Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1025073.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/19/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 78
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/01/2015 | $2,250.00 | 03/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2015 | $4,500.00 | 03/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 January 28th, 2015, employees operating, maintaining and/or servicing machines in the production areas of the plant were exposed to potential injuries from unexpected machine start-ups in that the employer had not developed clear and specific procedural steps for isolating each machine from its energy source(s). These machines included, but were not necessarily limited to, the "Panel Glue Wheel" machine and the "Raimann Gang Rip" machine in the Mill Shop. Abatement certification is required for this Item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.