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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1679341.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $156,259.00
Current Penalty: $78,129.50
Issuance Date: 12/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 06/13/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 01/12/2024
Final Order: 12/13/2024
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 | 12/13/2024 | $78,129.50 | 06/13/2025 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/17/2024 | $156,259.00 | 01/05/2024 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2023 | $156,259.00 | 01/05/2024 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section: a) HBD Thermoid, Inc - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures to protect employees from caught- in and nip-point hazards when performing service and/or maintenance activities on the following machines: when setting up cat-pullers and wigwags; when making adjustments to overhead cat-pullers; and when conducting maintenance activities on floor cat-pullers and wigwags. This was most recently identified on or about June 22, 2023, while performing a set up activity on Line #3 overhead cat-puller, when an employee was exposed to the ingoing nip point of the powered horizontal feed belts.