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Standard Cited: 19100147 C02 III The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 735302.015
Citation: 01016A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 19
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2013 | $4,200.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $7,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(iii): New machines and equipment that were installed after January 2, 1990 were not provided with energy isolating devices designed to accept lockout devices. The employer does not ensure new equipment installed after January 2, 1990 is installed with energy isolating devices design to accept a lockout devices. The violation occurred on or about January 18, 2013 and times prior thereto, in the liquid propane container filling carrousel area where the employer failed to ensure valves installed on the container-filling carrousel were capable of accepting a lockout device. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure equipment installed after January 2, 1990 is installed with energy isolating devices capable of accepting a lockout device.