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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 663538.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 36
Abatement Date: 04/10/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/17/2013
Final Order: 10/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 10/27/2020 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/19/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: The employer does not ensure the energy control procedures clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. In the Zone 2/CAT Wickes Boiler Area the employer did not ensure the energy control procedures for the lockout/tagout of the fuel gas and purchased gas supply lines to the Wickes Boiler burner clearly and specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing equipment to control hazardous energy. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from potential releases of fuel gas and other flammable liquids or gasses. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the energy control procedures clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing equipment to control hazardous energy.