Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1695679.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $24,842.00
Current Penalty: $20,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/01/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 03/21/2024
Final Order: 12/26/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/26/2024 | $20,000.00 | 04/01/2025 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2024 | $24,842.00 | 04/03/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2024 | $24,842.00 | 04/03/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. At an establishment located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin; The employer does not ensure that periodic inspections of their energy control procedures are performed. On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A and Plant B, employees performing servicing and maintenance activities did not have a periodic inspection conducted at least annually to ensure the steps in the energy control procedure are being followed and the employees involved knew their responsibilities under the procedure, exposing employees to the unexpected energization of the machine. The WD Flooring LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1526115, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on August 18, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin.