Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1544668.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 02/23/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $130,524.00
Current Penalty: $80,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/18/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2022 | $80,000.00 | 02/23/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2022 | $130,524.00 | 02/23/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. The employer did not develop, document or utilize energy control procedures for employees who perform maintenance work on equipment and machinery such as; a) On or about July 28, 2021, and at times prior to, employees replacing chains on the stackers located in both the Cooper Scragg and Baker Mills, were exposed to amputation hazards; b) On or about September 7, 2021, and at times prior to, employees removing debris from the metal detector conveyor located in the Cooper Scragg Mill while conveyor continues to be engaged were exposed to crushed-by hazards; c) On or about November 3, 2021, and at times prior to, employees replacing hydraulic cylinders on log handler located behind the Cooper Scragg Mill were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by the collapsing arm; d) On or about November 3, 2021, and at times prior to, employees replacing saw blades for circular and band saws located through the entire facility (Cooper Scragg Mill, Baker Mill and Edger Building). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards. Employees are exposed to hazards such as but not limited to amputations, struck-by and crushed-by hazards. Energy sources consist of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and stored.