Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1356616.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/13/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $10,476.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2019 | $10,476.00 | 05/13/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2019 | $13,260.00 | 05/13/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Nelcon Asphalt Plant: On or about October 29, 2018 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from unexpected drum rotation and hazards associated with other unexpected releases of stored energy while; conducting grinding, cleaning, and basic maintenance operations on equipment such as, but not limited to, the Astec Double Barrel Drum Mixer. The employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of their energy control procedure to identify that the procedure was being followed.