Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 935266.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/18/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2014
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 100
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2014 | $6,300.00 | 04/18/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2014 | $6,300.00 | 03/18/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): a) Clarion Boards, Inc. / 143 Fiberboard Road, Shippenville, PA: On or about August 23, 2013, The specific lockout/tagout procedure for the Vacuum Feeder Entry Corner Rollcase did not contain specific procedures, techniques, and/or methods for isolating hydraulic energy and potential stored energy. In addition, the procedure does not specifically detail the procedures, techniques, and methods for supporting the elevated rolls with the Steel Pedestal. b) Clarion Boards, Inc. / 143 Fiberboard Road, Shippenville, PA: On or about August 23, 2013 the lockout/tagout procedures did not include specific techniques and procedures to verify deenergization of machinery equipment involved in lockout/tagout operations. These lockout/tagout procedures included but were not limited to, The Vacuum Feeder Entry Corner Rollcase, Stacker #1 Hydraulic Unit, Vacuum Feeder Accumulator Hydraulic Unit, Gradeline Hydraulic Unit and ESP system. c) Clarion Boards, Inc. / 143 Fiberboard Road, Shippenville, PA: On or about August 23, 2013 the lockout/tagout procedures did not include specific steps for releasing the machines from being locked-out. Machines/equipment included, but were not limited to, The Vacuum Feeder Entry Corner Rollcase, Stacker #1 Hydraulic Unit, Vacuum Feeder Accumulator Hydraulic Unit, Gradeline Hydraulic Unit and ESP system.