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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 961334.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 05/18/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $24,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 45
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $24,500.00 | 05/18/2014 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2014 | $35,000.00 | 05/18/2014 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed: a) On or about 03/05/14, in the establishment, Employer did not annually certify that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) periodic inspections had been done to verify accuracy or to correct any deviations/inadequacies of all their machine-specific LOTO procedures (at least 73 LOTO procedures) and the application of them by all authorized employees (around 37 authorized employees for Tonawanda Coke and 8 authorized employees for Kirchner LLC). On 2013, only three LOTO procedures for machines: 3-Belt, Rod Mill and West Hammer were inspected and certified with three authorized employees. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tonawanda Coke Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314846205, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/02/10, with respect to a workplace located at 3875 River Road, Tonawanda, NY, 14150.