Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1562400.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/30/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $12,327.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2022 | $4,000.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2022 | $12,327.00 | 02/24/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Energy control procedure. Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. 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: (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. a) On or about November 1, 2021, the employer's written lockout tagout specific procedure for the drag conveyor motor was inadequate in that it did not include securing machine for single-person control over the disconnect, methods for releasing the isolation, and instructions on ensuring employees are clear of the equipment before bringing equipment back in service.
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