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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 903792.015
Citation: 01005D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/19/2013
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 09/26/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2013 | $0.00 | 09/26/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/19/2013 | $5,000.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices: a) American Excelsior Co. - Norwalk, Ohio: On or about May 2, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees who are exposed to the unexpected startup and/or release of stored energy of the MST 8-foot erosion control blanket line were properly trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, methods, and means to isolate and control energy sources. Employees that accessed hazard areas of the machine for servicing were not trained to apply a lockout device to the machine. b) American Excelsior Co. - Norwalk, Ohio: On or about May 6, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees who are exposed to the unexpected startup and/or release of stored energy of the Wapora CNC Contour Saw #6 were properly trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, methods, and means to isolate and control energy sources. Employees that accessed hazard areas of the machine to change the cutting wire were not trained to isolate energy and apply a lockout device to the machine. c) American Excelsior Co. - Norwalk, Ohio: On or about May 6, 2013, the employer failed to properly trained employees to lockout/tagout the Harmony Enterprises V72HS baler before employees serviced the machine. Employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up of the machine while accessing the hazard areas to replace parts in that each authorized employee did not apply a lockout device. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.