Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1253686.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/29/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2018 | $10,000.00 | 01/29/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2017 | $12,675.00 | 01/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 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) Facility, 4170 Pine Hollow Road, Trafford, PA: On or about August 10, 2017, the employer did not utilize a hazardous energy control procedure to prevent the unexpected release of stored potential (gravitational) energy while removing the counterweight of a Caterpillar 374FL excavator. An employee was struck and killed by the falling counterweight.