Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1381782.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,672.00
Current Penalty: $4,603.20
Issuance Date: 07/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 10/07/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $4,603.20 | 10/07/2019 | Serious | ||
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/09/2019 | $4,603.20 | 10/07/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2019 | $7,672.00 | 08/13/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. The violation occurred at the Chemicals, Inc. facility located in Baytown, TX on February 28, 2019 where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when performing cleaning of tumble dryer without energy control procedures that clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.