Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1106298.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/27/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2016 | $5,600.00 | 06/27/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/27/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace, and the methods, devices, and means necessary for energy isolation and control. a) East Dock, Overhead Door No. 6 - On or about November 17, 2015, a maintenance employee was required to secure a dock platform while it was in the service position (vertical) in order to perform repair work (install a hydraulic hoist cylinder that lifts and lowers the dock platform). Employee training specific for this task did not include the following: 1.) Turn off and isolate the ball valves that supply hydraulic fluid to the hoist cylinder that lifts and lowers the platform. 2.) Physically identify the size and grade of the lockout hardware (bolts and nuts) required by the manufacturer. 3.) Ensure that the employees understand that the lockout hardware (bolts and nuts) used to secure the maintenance locks (props) shall not be used for other purposes. 4.) Torque 50 to 100 foot pounds the hardware (bolts and nuts) used to lock out the maintenance locks (props) in the service position (vertical). b) Throughout facility - On or about November 17, 2015, employees (janitors) were required to remove debris and broom sweep the concrete pit beneath the dock platform. The employees (janitors) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace, and methods, devices, and means necessary for energy isolation and control. Thereby employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.
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