Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1233914.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/08/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $6,475.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/21/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/21/2017 | $6,475.00 | 12/08/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2017 | $9,959.00 | 12/08/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to the following: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (c) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices and other energy control measures: Primary Room, CP02. Hinds Bock Machine, Filler/Depositor (MN 12P-04, SN 7337). On or about May 11, 2017 to May 18, 2017, machine operators performed servicing and maintenance such as clearing jams and were exposed to hazards likely to cause amputation when working near the moving parts of the rotary cylinder/manifold. Employees were not provided with adequate energy control procedures that contained a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure when clearing jams, and specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
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