Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 F04 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1192110.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 04/07/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 04/10/2017
Final Order: 07/17/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/17/2018 | $0.00 | 04/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/14/2017 | $0.00 | 04/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2017 | $0.00 | 04/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): Specific procedures were not utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy: (a) On or about February 15, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop or utilize specific procedures for the orderly transferring of lockout devices during shift/personnel change, exposing employees to hazards associated with the unexpected release of hazardous energy.