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Standard Cited: 19100333 B02 III A Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1049686.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/22/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date: 10/20/2015
Final Order: 02/11/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/11/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/22/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/27/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/22/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/22/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A): A lock and a tag were not placed on each disconnecting means used to de-energize circuits and equipment on which work was to be performed: (a) G Furnace - The employer did not ensure that 480 volt main breaker MDP-2A was a locked and tagged in the open (off) position following an explosion at the G furnace, exposing employees to the risk of electric shock or electrocution on or about March 28, 2015. (b) G Furnace - The employer did not ensure that electron beam gun knife switch was locked and tagged in the open (off) position following an explosion at the G furnace, exposing employees to the risk of electric shock or electrocution on or about March 28, 2015. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.