Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1152986.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $124,709.00
Current Penalty: $50,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 12/08/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 12/05/2016
Final Order: 01/03/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/03/2018 | $50,000.00 | 12/08/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/05/2016 | $124,709.00 | 12/08/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2016 | $124,709.00 | 12/08/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: Maintenance employees performing a servicing activity on #1 UBE Wrapper Machine was not required to: (1) turn off and shut down the machine. (2) physically locate and operate energy isolating device, 480 Volt AC, in such a manner as to isolate the machine from the energy source (3) affix lockout devices to each energy isolating device, electrical disconnect switchbox (4) prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine have been accomplished. a. On May 29, 2016, in the Wrapper Room, a maintenance employee was exposed to an amputation hazard from the in-running nip points of the conveyor sprocket while cleaning the inside the conveyor cavity of the #1 UBE Wrapper Machine to clean out the clumps inside the cavity. b. On July 7, 2016, in the Wrapper Room, a maintenance employee was exposed to an amputation hazard from the in-running nip points of the conveyor sprocket while cleaning the inside the conveyor cavity of the #1 UBE Wrapper Machine to clean out the clumps inside the cavity.