Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1609512.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/05/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 01/09/2023
Final Order: 08/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2023 | $15,625.00 | 01/05/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/12/2023 | $79,761.00 | 01/05/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2022 | $79,761.00 | 01/05/2023 | 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: On or about July 21, 2022 on line 3, at the cyclone and SWECO, employees perform servicing and maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to the cyclone. The employer did not develop, document or ensure employees utilized machine specific lockout tagout procedures to prevent exposure to the air valve when unclogging product in the cyclone. Producers Rice Mill, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1436605, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 518 East Harrison Street, Stuttgart, AR 72160.