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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1042471.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/04/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/13/2015 | $0.00 | 01/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $0.00 | 08/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a. On or about February 20, 2015, west saltwater receiving tank, the employers energy control procedures did not contain specific procedural steps for shutting down and isolating the west saltwater receiving tank during servicing and maintenance of tank piping done by employees. Hazardous energy such as chemical energy from crude oil (flammable liquid) was present at the west saltwater receiving tank. A fire and explosion occurred during maintenance of a leaking fill pipe at the top of the west saltwater receiving tank.