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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

Inspection Nr: 1005291.015

Citation: 02005

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 06/01/2015 2

Initial Penalty: $4,900.00

Current Penalty: $2,940.00

Issuance Date: 04/21/2015

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Related Event Code (REC): C

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0418100

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/06/2015

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/06/2015	$2,940.00	06/01/2015	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/21/2015	$4,900.00	05/15/2015	Serious

Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: On or about October 30, 2014, employees who perform servicing and maintenance activities were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards. The employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout was performed by employees during the following tasks on the cut-to-length line: a. changing the blade angle (and gripper) b. changing out the blade

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