Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1210769.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/11/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,234.00
Current Penalty: $6,925.50
Issuance Date: 04/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2017 | $6,925.50 | 05/11/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2017 | $9,234.00 | 05/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) In the Production Area: Employees feeding polyester sheet through the VAT section were exposed to a "caught-in" hazard from the S-drive rollers as energy control (Lockout/Tagout) procedures were not utilized, on or about February 6, 2017. In the alternative: 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc: a) In the Production Area: Employees feeding polyester sheet through the VAT section were exposed to a "caught-in" hazard from the S-drive rollers as machine guarding methods were not provided to protect employees from the ingoing nip point, on or about February 6, 2017. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
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