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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1522581.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $4,227.00
Current Penalty: $4,227.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/24/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2021 | $4,227.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; a. 2115 Industrial Blvd. Cornelia, GA (Myen Machine #1 Elevator Belt) - An employees were exposed to struck-by and/or caught between hazard of the single energy source motor shaft/gear box by not unplugging the cord before servicing (sanding) the motor shaft/gearbox which can cause sudden energization or start-up of the single energy source apparatus (motor shaft/gear box). The employer did not incorporate machine specific procedure for the single energy source motor shaft/gear box (cord and plug) into the company's existing written lockout/tagout procedures for the Myen Machines. An employee did not disconnect/unplug the motor shaft/gearbox which is equivalent to lockout/tagout before servicing/maintenance, on or about 03/23/2021. Note: The exception to 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) was not followed in its entirety.