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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1522608.015
Citation: 03001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $136,532.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/06/2021
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $145,027.00 | 05/11/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2021 | $136,532.00 | 11/01/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $136,532.00 | 11/01/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section: a, The employer is failing to protect employees from crushing hazards in that employees cleaning out the Herschal Knockout Machines designated #2615 and #2616 located in the T1XX area do not utilize lockout/tagout procedures. Employees place parts of their body inside the machine while cleaning the area behind the front of the machine with the use of an air wand and while conducting other servicing and maintenance activities. The employees are thereby exposed to the unexpected energization of moving parts inside the machines. This was occurring on or before March 30, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. General Aluminum Mfg. Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1134563, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on December 14, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1370 Chamberlain Blvd, Conneaut, OH 44030 .