Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 031C Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) (C)(2): Tagout device attachment means were not of a non reusable type, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds (that is, having the general design and basic characteristic of being at least equivalent to a one-piece, all-environment-tolerant nylon cable tie): The employer does not provide tagout devices that were substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal when it used string to attach the tag to the device while replacing a leaking valve on the line from the cyclone and crystallizers. This violation was observed on or about October 28, 2010. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding means of attachment of tagout devices. A method of abatement is to provide and utilize a means of attaching tagout devices that are substantial and have a minimum unlocking strength of 50 lbs and have a general design and characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one-piece, all environment tolerant nylon cable tie section as per 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(2).