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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1554318.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $60,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 09/26/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 04/07/2022
Final Order: 10/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/21/2022 | $60,000.00 | 09/26/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/27/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/24/2022 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/24/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A 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: Instance a - 2 Northeast Blvd, Sterling, MA: On and before September 23, 2021 and continuing through at least March 1, 2022, the employer had not developed, documented, and utilized energy control procedures for employees performing screen changes on extruder line 16, to protect employees from uncontrolled thermal energy hazards. On September 23, 2021, an employee was severely burned while performing a screen change on extruder line 16 without all energy sources being isolated and controlled. Instance b - 2 Northeast Blvd, Sterling, MA: On and before February 3, 2022 and continuing through at least March 1, 2022, the employer had not developed, documented, and utilized energy control procedures for employees performing screen changes on extruder line 16, to protect employees from the electrical and potential hydraulic (hydraulic accumulator) energy sources.