Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1342021.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/11/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/07/2019 | $0.00 | 03/11/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2019 | $11,641.00 | 03/11/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C 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. a) At the facility, furnace area: On or about August 25, 2018, energy control procedures for 1 Mega Watt arc furnaces did not outline requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of energy control measures when employees performed service and maintenance tasks such as but not limited to threading new lengths of electrodes. This condition exposed employees to an electrocution hazard.