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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1250461.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/29/2018
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $9,054.00
Issuance Date: 01/17/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 02/06/2018
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/08/2018 | $9,054.00 | 01/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/17/2018 | $9,054.00 | 01/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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) Process Room, on or about 7/18/17: Lockout procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy while employees were engaged in cleaning Dryer #1 in that the airlock, rotary drum and gas line were not locked out. b) Process Room, on or about 7/22/17: Neither lockout procedures in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(4)(i) nor other effective alternative measures pursuant to 29 CFR 19109.147 (a)(2)(ii) were utilized when cleaning the air lock of Dryer #1. An employee sustained a hand amputation when she reached into the rotating airlock for cleaning purposes. c) Process Room, on or about 7/24/17: Lockout procedures were not utilized while an employee was engaged in cleaning the inside of Dryer #1 in that the gas line had not been turned off and locked out.