Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1059368.015
Citation: 01011A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/15/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/14/2015
Final Order: 06/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/03/2016 | $4,500.00 | 07/15/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/19/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011A 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. a) 9000 River Road, Delair, NJ, Foundry: Energy control procedure for the furnace did not include procedures on the placement of blocking devices to prevent the furnace from drifting down while employees entered the pit to clean, observed on or about 8/6/2015. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.