Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1379008.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $31,257.00
Current Penalty: $11,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 07/15/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2019 | $11,000.00 | 07/15/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2019 | $31,257.00 | 06/26/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): 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): On or about 2/5/2019 throughout the facility on equipment including but not limited to the LT8, workers performing operations including but not limited to cleaning and troubleshooting are exposed to amputation and struck by hazards where the employer failed to identify in writing: a. the purpose of the written specific procedures; b. types and magnitude of energy sources; and c. verification of control of energy sources. Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1347972, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/13/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 4405 South Old Peachtree Road Norcross, GA 30071.