Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 103132965
Citation: 04001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/23/1989 X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/20/1989 | $1,000.00 | 07/23/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/1989 | $1,000.00 | 07/23/1989 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 04 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LOCKOUT
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The %% employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) Location: Drum Machining Area. Equipment: M-42 Unimate robot operation. Condition: On or about May 17, 1989 a first shift operator servicing and/or adjusting the Natco multi-spindle drill press was within the range of the Unimate robot Serial #112030 and was exposed to the hazard of being struck by or pinned between fixed objects by the robot and was not protected from accidental and/or inadvertent operation of the robot. One feasible and acceptable method of abatement is use of a comprehensive "lockout" procedure. Essentials of a lock- out procedure include: ESSENTIALS OF A LOCKOUT PROGRAM 1) Before any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting or servicing of equipment (electrical, mechanical or other) that requires entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment, the main power disconnect switch or valve, or both, controlling its source of power or flow of material, shall be locked out or blocked off with padlock, blank flange, or similar device. Residual energy in equipment having systems such as pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed springs or other shall have these systems bled off, blocked or other effective means implemented to ensure that all sources of energy have been deactivated. Prior to any work commencing, however, it must be verified that the equipment has been rendered safe (either by the use of electrical test equipment or by attempting to activate the equipment). 2) Locks keyed separately to ensure removal only by the authorized person shall be provided to each person working in areas requiring a lockout. Where more than one person is involved in a single operation, or where multiple operations such as both electrical and mechanical maintenance) are being simultaneously performed on a single piece of equipment, locks shall be used by each person. 3) A written lockout policy shall be established including procedures for locking out equipment or machinery. Employees involved in implementing the program shall be trained in all elements thereof. 4) There shall be regualr enforcement and periodic evaluation of the program to ensure usage and adequacy of the program.
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