Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1627537.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $156,259.00
Current Penalty: $101,259.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/31/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 12/02/2023
Final Order: 06/03/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/06/2024 | $156,259.00 | 05/05/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/03/2024 | $101,259.00 | 01/31/2025 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2023 | $156,259.00 | 05/05/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. The employer does not conduct annual periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for the meat processing equipment, including for those listed below: - Robert Reiser Vacuum Blender 48-206 (model # PMB 3000, serial #1019) in room 48; - Marlin Pump 48-212F in room 48; - Townsend Incline Auger 48-211 (model # 77732) in room 48; - FPEC Vacuum Blender 47-200 (model #814, serial # 1573) in room 47; - FPEC Blender 24-052 (model # Megassager, serial # 661) in room 24; - Alfa-Laval Bowl Chopper 24-046 (model # VSM500, serial #213-189-1) in room 24, - CSC Incline Auger 20-009 (model # CSC 1614.3.F, serial #81223) in room 20; and, - WolfKing Grinder 23-037 (model # SIG 650/200, serial #58937) in room 23. Employees are exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources due to the lack of periodic inspections to identify any deviations or inadequacies for correction. This was most recently observed on or about 2/1/2023. The Zwanenberg Food Group (USA) Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1239986, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/17/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 3640 Muddy Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238.