Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1354512.015
Citation: 03008
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $119,338.00
Current Penalty: $119,338.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2019
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/21/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 04/01/2019
Final Order: 05/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 11/20/2020 | $119,338.00 | 12/21/2020 | Willful | |
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/07/2020 | $119,338.00 | 10/20/2020 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2019 | $119,338.00 | 04/01/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2019 | $119,338.00 | 04/01/2019 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures are not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section: A) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 10 (Type TFC-80-ERT) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, removing bricks from the furnace. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about September 25, 2018, at the above address. B) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 10 (Type TFC-80-ERT) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, repairing the brick wall inside the furnace. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about September 26, 2018, at the above address. C) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 8 (Type THN(TFC)-80-ERT; Serial # 031560) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, conducting inspections and cleaning out parts that fall off inside the furnace. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about October 15, 2018, at the above address. D) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 1 (Type THN-80-HR; Serial # 025480) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, removing bricks that fall off inside the furnace. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about October 15, 2018, at the above address. E) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 5 (Type TFC-80-ERT-QSQ; Serial # 025430) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, conducting inspections and replacing the fan shaft. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about October 17, 2018, at the above address. F) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not develop, implement, and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the heat treating furnace # 23 (Type TFC-80-ERT; Serial # DKD-FN000760) located in the CHT Area. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources before conducting maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, replacing the fan shaft. Employees are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, electrical and thermal hazards while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to conducting work. This violation most recently occurred on or about October 19, 2018, at the above address.
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