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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1221002.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $25,097.00
Current Penalty: $25,097.00
Issuance Date: 06/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 06/27/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2017 | $25,097.00 | 06/27/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/20/2017 | $25,097.00 | 06/27/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): American Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. - Tiffin, OH: On or about March 29, 2017, employees were exposed to crushing injury in that presses such as, but not limited to, the #AI-80-02 Aida sizing press (s/n 10408-0930) was not locked out prior to setup activities. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the machines electrical and gravitational energy sources were implemented prior to servicing tasks the employer did not: - Ensure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy. - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, restrained, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. American Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 946925, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on February 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 957 N. Maule Rd., Tiffin, OH 44883.