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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1487994.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $94,456.00
Current Penalty: $80,287.60
Issuance Date: 01/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 36
Abatement Date: 02/26/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2021 | $80,287.60 | 02/26/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2021 | $94,456.00 | 01/26/2021 | Willful |
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. Western Bee Supplies, Inc., 5 Ninth Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860: On or about August 6, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unexpected hazardous energy from rotating blades while cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, the Paulson Enterprises, Inc. Bottom Gang Rip Saw Model SL-10 Serial #63. The employer failed to develop, document and utilize procedures to effectively control hazardous energy for employees that clean the rip saw. One employee suffered injuries which resulted in a finger amputation when performing cleaning operations on the piece of equipment which was thought to be de-energized.