Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1288324.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/10/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $4,527.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/16/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2018 | $4,527.00 | 06/10/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2018 | $9,054.00 | 05/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): a.) On or about January 11, 2018, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while troubleshooting the air suspension system on the #222 American Bus transit bus in that the bus was not locked out prior to work beginning. An employee was attempting to troubleshoot the air suspension system and his chest was crushed underneath the bus after failing to block the gravitational energy. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the gravitational and pneumatic energy sources were implemented prior to maintenance tasks the employer did not: � Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). � Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. � Verify that isolation and deenergiziation of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.
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