Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1072251.015
Citation: 01014A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $1,900.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/31/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/01/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2015 | $1,900.00 | 12/31/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2015 | $6,300.00 | 09/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C), and (c)(4)(ii)(D): a) The procedure for the change-out of process filters, which requires the opening of process equipment, did not include the following: specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and, specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.