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Standard Cited: 19100147 D06 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1090279.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/18/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 03/24/2016
Final Order: 11/14/2016
Emphasis:
Substance: 1410
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/25/2016 | $0.00 | 03/18/2016 | Willful | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/14/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/18/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2016 | $0.00 | 03/18/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished: On or about September 3, 2015, at the Hydrodeoxygenator (HDO) Unit, the employer did not ensure that an effective verification step was performed to ensure that a valve was completely isolated from hazardous energy prior to commencing work on a valve upstream to prevent the release of highly hazardous chemicals (hydrogen gas).