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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I A The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

Inspection Nr: 1725882.015

Citation: 02001

Citation Type: Repeat

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $126,764.00

Current Penalty: $76,058.00

Issuance Date: 07/19/2024

Nr Instances: 2

Nr Exposed: 2

Abatement Date: 08/30/2024

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 08/14/2024

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 08/14/2024 $76,058.00 08/30/2024 Repeat  
Penalty Z: Issued 07/19/2024 $126,764.00 08/12/2024 Repeat  

Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in servicing and maintenance task were trained as lockout authorized employee to safely de-energize machine or equipment prior to starting work. a) On January 25, 2024, an employee on Fibrous Line 9, was setting up a rag exposed to an in-going nip point on the roller and was not trained on the recognition of the hazardous energy, type and magnitude of the energy, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. b) On February 1, 2024, an employee was draining Vissolve Pump #7, was exposed to contact with hazardous Sodium Hydroxide, and was not trained on the recognition of the hazardous energy, type and magnitude of the energy, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. VISCOFAN USA, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.147(C)(7)(I)(A), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER: 1448970, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 13, 2020, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 915 N. MICHIGAN AVE., DANVILLE, IL 61834.

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