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Standard Cited: 19100147 C05 II A 2 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1213761.015
Citation: 01013A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,975.00
Current Penalty: $3,585.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2017
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/19/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/14/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/2017 | $3,585.00 | 09/19/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2017 | $5,975.00 | 09/19/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(A)(2): Tagout devices were not constructed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations would not cause the tag to deteriorate or the message on the tag to become illegible: Employees engaged in operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining activities at the covered process equipment on the roof top of the West side of the Main Plant were exposed to electrical, struck-by and caught-between hazards in that the tagout devices were deteriorated and ripped by the weather such as wind and rain. The following was noted during the walk around: (a) Roof top by the Condenser High side Tower #5 and 6, a tagout device to control the hand valve EC-5SE HV01 was ripped almost the entire tag. (b) Roof top by the Condenser High side Tower #5 and 6, a tagout device to control the hand valve EC-5SE HV03 was ripped in more than half portion. (c) Roof top by the Condenser High side Tower #5 and 6, a tagout device to control the hand valve EC-5SE HV09 was ripped in more than half portion. (d) Roof top by the Condenser High side Tower #5 and 6, a tagout device to control the hand valve EC-5NW HV06 was ripped in more than half portion. (e) Roof top by the Condenser High side Tower #5 and 6, a tagout device to control the safety valve EC-6NE SV02 was ripped in more than half portion. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violations is complete.