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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 E02 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1425202.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/13/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/17/2019 | $0.00 | 12/13/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2019 | $0.00 | 12/13/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(e)(2)(i): Before lockout or tagout devices were removed and energy was restored to the machine or equipment, authorized employees did not ensure that all employees had been safely positioned or removed from the work area: 37X, Gala underwater pelletizer, 86 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA: On or about August 16, 2019 employee's had not been removed from the hazard area when energy was restored to the GALA 37X underwater pelletizer exposing employee to burn hazards from a partially opened inline valve which contained water in excess of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).