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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1787526.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 01/30/2025
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/19/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 02/26/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/08/2025 | $16,550.00 | 02/19/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/2025 | $16,550.00 | 02/19/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: (c)(4)(ii)(A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (c)(4)(ii)(B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (c)(4)(ii)(C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (c)(4)(ii)(D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. a) Located at 150 Fourth Avenue, Mount Sterling, OH 43143: On or about November 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure the machine-specific energy control procedures of the Welex Extruder contained requirements listed in (c)(4)(ii) in that the procedure did not address -a specific scope and purpose statement for Welex Extruder set up and maintenance activities; -clear and specific steps for shutdown of the extruder and the release of any stored energy; -clear and specific verification steps identifying the controls for attempting to start the equipment after isolation. b) Located at 150 Fourth Avenue, Mount Sterling, OH 43143: On or about November 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure the machine-specific energy control procedures of the 1TA, 3TB, 5TB, and 6TB thermoform and trim press machines contained requirements listed in (c)(4)(ii) in that the procedure did not address -a specific scope and purpose statement for the 1TA, 3TB, 5TB, and 6TB setup and maintenance activities; -clear and specific steps for shutdown of the extruder and the release of any stored energy; -clear and specific verification steps identifying the controls for attempting to start the equipment after isolation.