Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 735302.015
Citation: 01017
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 19
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
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 | $3,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $5,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 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. The employer does not ensure a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was conducted annually to ensure the procedure and the requirements of the standard were followed. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was conducted annually to ensure the procedure and the requirement of the standard is followed. 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 a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure is conducted annually to ensure the procedure and the requirement of the standard is followed.