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Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 962510.015
Citation: 02006
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/03/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/08/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 09/19/2014
Final Order: 02/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/04/2016 | $70,000.00 | 10/08/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/19/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/08/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/03/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/08/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer does not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard were being followed: The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by conducting periodic inspections of machine or equipment specific hazardous energy control procedures at least annually: (a) On or about March 10, 2014, the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of their energy control procedures for equipment associated with the shredding and sorting operations within the past year. Inspections were last conducted in 2010. To abate this violation, the employer must perform periodic inspections of machine or equipment specific hazardous energy control procedures. The periodic inspections must be performed at least annually. 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan within 25 days of the final order date identifying the steps being taken to achieve abatement, including a schedule for completing abatement, and what it is doing to protect employees until abatement has been completed (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days). ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).