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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1460438.015
Citation: 03002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/01/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/25/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 06/30/2020
Final Order: 01/19/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/19/2022 | $2,000.00 | 06/25/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/07/2020 | $0.00 | 06/25/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/01/2020 | $0.00 | 06/25/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: (a) On or about February 03, 2020 - Grinding areas, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures such as, but not limited to, Offline Grinder Feeder (PPX-975), Offline Grinder Motor (PPX-072), Offline Conveying Blower (PPX-973), and Offline Grinder Hydraulic Motor (PPX-974) did not clearly or specifically describe how to shut down the equipment prior to LOTO. Each procedure said the following: Ensure grinder has come to a complete stop before proceeding. No information on how to shut down the grinder so that it would come to a complete stop was provided in the procedures.