Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1113374.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/04/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2016 | $2,700.00 | 05/04/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2016 | $4,500.00 | 05/04/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a.) Edge Plastics, Inc. located at 449 Newman St. Mansfield, OH 44902; On or about December 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected while performing service and maintenance activities on Injection molding press #16. Employees were required to perform servicing activities inside the molds and did not place a lock on the disconnect switch, exposing them to crush hazards.