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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1251282.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/26/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $49,797.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 12/26/2017
Final Order: 12/03/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/03/2018 | $12,934.00 | 12/26/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/26/2018 | $49,797.00 | 12/29/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2017 | $49,797.00 | 12/29/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures: On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards when there were only generic instructions on how to verify LOTO isolation for equipment such as, but not limited to, conveyors as described in the procedure titled Lockout-Tagout Procedure for Conveyors Systems and GOH Jervis Web. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records. The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1219798, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/24/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 Miller Road, Decatur, GA.