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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
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Inspection Nr: 1206035.015
Citation: 02005A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $119,503.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/11/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 08/04/2017
Final Order: 12/29/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/29/2021 | $0.00 | 08/11/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/07/2017 | $119,503.00 | 08/11/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2017 | $119,503.00 | 08/11/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer does not ensure that procedures are utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section: A recent example of the employer's violative conduct occurred on this occasion: a) 9000 River Rd, Delair, NJ, 08110- Foundry: Lockout/Tagout procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees entered the area under the furnace(melters) for cleaning. Procedures not followed included, but were not limited to, placing a lock on the breaker, locking out the natural gas line, locking out the air lines, and testing for residual energy, on or about 1/31/2017. To abate this violation, the employer must establish and utilize a system to ensure that employees are utilizing a written energy control procedure while conducting servicing and maintenance activities including cleaning operations under the furnaces (melters). NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, AND PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, INCLUDING THE STEPS IT IS TAKING TO ENSURE THAT ITS EMPLOYEES ARE UTILIZING THE PROCEDURES WHILE PERFORMING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CLEANING THE AREA UNDER THE FURNACES (MELTERS). FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii),WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1059368, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 10 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 7/5/2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 9000 RIVER ROAD, DELAIR, NEW JERSEY, 08110. ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B),WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1059368, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 11 a, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 7/5/2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 9000 RIVER ROAD, DELAIR, NEW JERSEY, 08110