Citation 1 Item 1a
Type of Violation: Serious; $2,500
IAC 875 – Chapter 10 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:
(a) Waterloo Facility – The employer did not establish lockout specific procedures for this location. Employees are exposed to various pieces of equipment such as, but not limited to, drag conveyors, elevators, blowers, augers and various other pieces of equipment being used in grain handling operations. This condition exposed employees to possible amputation and or engulfment hazards in the event of inadvertent equipment startup.
This was noted on or about 8/8/17.
