Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1249325.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,068.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/01/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/01/2018 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2018 | $7,068.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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): On or about July 14, 2017, an employee at Plant #4 performed servicing and maintenance tasks when clearing a material jam in Hopper #1 at Mixer #1. The employee did not control hazardous energy sources in the following sequence: 1. Turn off and shut down the machines. 2. Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machines or equipment from the energy source(s). 3. Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device. 4. Verify that isolation and de-energization of the machines or equipment have been accomplished. Employees were exposed to struck-by, amputation, and laceration hazards from the unexpected start up and/or the release of hazardous energy.