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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 584358.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/07/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2013 | $70,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2013 | $70,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Willful |
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 August 16, 2012, on the south side in the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, two employees (operator and supervisor/lead) entered palletizer machine #4 to clean the conveyor rollers were not protected from accidental start up due to not utilizing the documented lockout/tagout procedure, exposing the employees to the powered rollers, steel apron and mechanical rake. b. On or about August 16, 2012, on the south side in the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, an employee (Remedy Staffing Inc.) entered under the hoist of the palletizer to clean glass and was not protected from an accidental start up due to Bacardi Bottling Corporation not utilizing the documented lockout/tagout procedure by checking the area before energizing the machine exposing the employee to being crushed by the hoist.