Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1380395.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/11/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,127.00
Current Penalty: $13,127.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/01/2019 | $13,127.00 | 04/11/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2019 | $13,127.00 | 04/11/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall 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: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. a. On or before February 20, 2019, in the press area, the employer failed to ensure that their specific lockout/tagout procedure for the Bliss C-150 power press number 499 (S/N: H65023) identified stored energy sources and had specific procedural steps to address stored or residual energy and gravity sources including the following: relieving/bleeding off stored air pressure between the storage tank and check valve at the manual bleeder valve and placing a blocking or similar device under the die head. On or about February 11, 2019, an employee sustained a fingertip amputation while attempting to remove the counter balance (cylinders) for a rebuild on the Bliss C-150 power press number 499 due to the stored air pressure not being relieved/bled off.
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