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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1248648.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 01/03/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $126,749.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 12/29/2017
Final Order: 01/22/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2019 | $0.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/23/2018 | $126,749.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2017 | $126,749.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: A) Nox US, LLC, located at 931 South Springville Ave, Fostoria, OH 44830: On or about July 11, 2017, the employer did not properly train employees to lockout/tagout equipment such as, but not limited to, the grinder and the hoppers butterfly valves of the PVC Recycle System on Line 1. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic before employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, rebuilding the grinder and cleaning the hopper. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.