Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1565321.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 03/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/26/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/14/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/14/2022 | $14,502.00 | 04/26/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/25/2022 | $79,761.00 | 04/26/2022 | 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) Facility at 322 Water Street in Warren, RI: On or about November 23, 2021, the employer did not ensure that lock out/tag out procedures were utilized by employees while cleaning pump CJ #2 in the Bulk Production room, thereby exposing employees to amputation hazards. Blount Fine Foods Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1354646, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/12/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 630 Currant Road in Fall River, MA.