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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1565875.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $6,689.90
Issuance Date: 12/13/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/01/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/07/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/07/2022 | $6,689.90 | 03/01/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2021 | $9,557.00 | 02/01/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: 10 Sterling Way, North Oxford, MA: As of November 30, 2021, the employer had not developed or documented any machine specific energy control procedures, including the multi energy source main conveyor machine. On November 23, 2021 and at times prior, employees who removed ice from the main conveyor weighted tensioning rollers only requested the control room apply a lock to the electrical disconnect switch, but did not apply and have control of their own lock. On November 23, 2021, an employee who was removing ice from the main conveyor weighted tensioning rollers while they were operating did not utilize any energy control procedure and was severely injured.