Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 190551.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/10/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2012
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2012 | $4,900.00 | 08/10/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2012 | $4,900.00 | 07/16/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio: On or about January 3, 2012, the employer failed to develop and utilize energy control procedures for employees who performed servicing and maintenance activities on the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder. The employer did not ensure that employees isolated all sources of hazardous energy prior to servicing and maintenance, exposing them to caught-in and crushing injuries. An employee suffered hand and arm injuries after being caught-in the running folder while troubleshooting a belt. b) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to develop, document and utilize energy control procedures for employees who performed servicing and maintenance activities on the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057). The employer did not ensure that employees isolated all sources of hazardous energy prior to servicing and maintenance activities, such as but limited to clearing jams. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing injuries.
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