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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1283530.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $71,137.00
Current Penalty: $9,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 06/29/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 07/13/2018
Final Order: 12/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/10/2018 | $9,500.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/13/2018 | $71,137.00 | 06/29/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2018 | $71,137.00 | 06/29/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a) On or about 12/15/2017 at the U.S. Postal Service's Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 1050 Forbell Ave, employees were exposed to physical hazards associated with the unexpected startup of vehicles during maintenance. The employer had not established and documented written procedures for energy control for this work. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 999094, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/28/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 109 Ludy Street, Hicksville, NY 11801.