Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D06 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1678200.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2024
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2023 | $0.00 | 01/11/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2023 | $14,063.00 | 01/11/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. On or about June 20, 2023, the employer failed to ensure employees working as outside contractors and performing service and maintenance activities by modifying the (TimkenSteel) Faircrest Steel Plant Vertical Caster West Tundish Car, verified that hazardous energy had been isolated and deenergized by; turning off or shutting down the scissors lift machine attached to the West Tundish Car platform, affixing lockout device(s), and verifying de-energization and isolation of the scissors lift machine had been accomplished, prior to modifying the West Tundish Car.