Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1167648.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $68,591.00
Current Penalty: $6,338.00
Issuance Date: 10/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 11/07/2016
Final Order: 11/17/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/17/2017 | $6,338.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/09/2016 | $68,591.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2016 | $68,591.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy. a). Bag Department - On or about and times prior to August 3, 2016, adequate procedures were not developed to protect employees from the slitter blades on the forming section of Bag Machines # 8, 9, 10, and 11 when they were re-energized and the jog function was used to ensure the paper was fed through the machine properly, thus exposing employees to laceration and amputation injuries. AJM Packaging Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1030948, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 11, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3401 Southeast Boulevard, Vineland, NJ 08360. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s). a). Bag Department - On or about and times prior to August 3, 2016, the slitter blades on the forming section of Bag Machines # 8, 9, 10, and 11 were not guarded, thus exposing employees to laceration and amputation injuries. AJM Packaging Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1051424, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on October 19, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 569 Bowery Lane, Folkston, GA 31537. AJM Packaging Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1030948, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on August 11, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 3401 Southeast Boulevard, Vineland, NJ 08360.