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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1347436.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 04/30/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $20,420.00
Current Penalty: $14,294.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/25/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/25/2019 | $14,294.00 | 04/30/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2019 | $20,420.00 | 03/11/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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) Plant 1, Mezzanine (Pre-Mix Vessel): The employer did not develop detailed site specific procedural steps for shutting down equipment, including but not limited to, pre-mix vessel agitator, agitator and the holding tank, prior to maintenance/servicing, to prevent unexpected release of stored energy, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard, on or about 9/19/18. Polyurethane Specialties Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 987067, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/15/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 624 Schuyler Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071.