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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
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Inspection Nr: 1109046.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $38,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 05/04/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2016 | $0.00 | 05/04/2016 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2016 | $38,500.00 | 05/04/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. a. Located in the flare department, the employer's written lockout/tagout procedure for the flare machines did not include the specific requirements for verifying the equipment had been effectively deenergized, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing service and/or maintenance on the flare machines. b. Located at Group 18, the employer's written lockout/tagout procedure for the benders did not include the specific requirements for verifying the equipment had been effectively deenergized, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing service and/or maintenance on the benders. c. Located at Group 18, the employer's written lockout/tagout procedure for the robots did not include specific requirements for verifying the equipment had been effectively deenergized, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing service and/or maintenance on the robots. d. Located at EESW Group 1, the employer's written lockout/tagout procedure for the Jones Packer did not include specific requirements for verifying the equipment had been effectively deenergized, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing service and/or maintenance on the robots. The General Electric Circleville Lamp Plant was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 959773, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on April 23, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 559 East Ohio Street Circleville, Ohio 43113.