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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1656960.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 08/21/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 07/25/2023
Final Order: 01/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | D: Govt Dismissed | 01/15/2024 | $0.00 | 08/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/26/2023 | $14,063.00 | 08/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2023 | $14,063.00 | 08/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): (a) On or about January 27, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in sanitation activities on the east mixer in BG-2. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps or equivalent protective measures prior to allowing them to clean and sanitize the mixer which exposed employees to the energized pneumatically powered exit doors on the mixer. The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity. (b) On or about January 27, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in demonstrating sanitation by turning the west mixer's auger in BG-4 with a metal rod. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps or equivalent protective measures prior to allowing them to demonstrate sanitation of the mixer which exposed employees to potential electrical energization of the auger. The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity. (c) On or about January 26, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in sanitation activities in the Forming area's ovens. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps or equivalent protective measures prior to allowing them to clean and sanitize the FMC oven, Double D1 oven, IR oven or Spiral oven, which exposed employees to the energized conveyors of the ovens. The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.