Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): On or about September 6, 2016, while employee(s) were setting-up, adjusting and unjamming (servicing) the HC machine including removing a piece of plastic at the knife area while machine was running, the employer did not require the application of: (a) Turn off and shut down the machines, (b) Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (c) Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (d) Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards likely to result in amputation of hand(s) and fingers. The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1114530, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 8, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1703 N. Randall Road in Elgin, Illinois 60123. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).