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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1007462.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date: 06/30/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/01/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/01/2015 | $2,100.00 | 06/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2015 | $3,500.00 | 06/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: On and before 11/07/2014, the employer did not provide training to employees concerning the function of the energy control program and the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. The company operates and services equipment such as, but not limited to; Hem Saws. NOTE: Training shall include the following: a) Authorized employees shall receiving training in the recognition of applicable hazard energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. b) Affected employees shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. c) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized shall be instructed about the procedures, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out. d) Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in job assignment, machinery, equipment or processes that present a new hazard or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. e) Additional retraining to be conducted to reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures as necessary or whenever a periodic inspection (performed by an authorized employee other than the ones utilizing the energy control procedures being inspected) reveals, or the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures. f) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. Certification to contain each employee's name and training dates.