Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1421304.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $10,603.00
Current Penalty: $7,422.00
Issuance Date: 01/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2020 | $7,422.00 | 03/09/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/2020 | $10,603.00 | 03/09/2020 | 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 procedure) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls, (2) turn off and shut down the machines, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Itasca, Illinois plant, Multivac 3 IP03 sandwich pouching line On or about August 4, 2019, the employer did not ensure that maintenance personnel adjusting the tension on an indexing chain had isolated the hazardous energy sources prior to beginning work. Because the equipment was not locked out, a technician had his fingers exposed to caught-in hazards from the unexpected movement of a chain and sprocket assembly while turning an adjustment screw. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
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