Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1472995.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/29/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2020 | $6,000.00 | 09/29/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 09/29/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: (1) authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy. (2) turn off and shut down the machine (3) physically locate and operate the energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources. (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device (5) Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. a) On 4/23/20 an employee was in the process of clearing a jam on a Signode Plastic Strapping Machine (AM 514 Z-20), the employee climbed up on a stack of pavers (approx. 57" above a concrete floor) that were sitting on a conveyor system, laid down under the head of the bander, the machine activated bringing the head down on the employee.