Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1666276.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/18/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $39,067.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/21/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/18/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/2023 | $15,000.00 | 10/18/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2023 | $39,067.00 | 10/18/2023 | 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: (a) On or about April 17, 2023, in the converting room at converting machine #8, the employer did not insure hazardous energy control lockout procedures were utilized during machine maintenance functions that required employee to clear a jam. This exposed employees to ingoing nip points, crushing hazard and amputation hazard created by the energized and rotating pulley and belt assembly. The Converting Technology, 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 1626230, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 08, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 7737 North 81st Street in Milwaukee, WI. The Converting Technology, 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 1579998, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 5, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7737 North 81st Street in Milwaukee, WI.