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): MES department, MES 1, MES 2, MES 3 - on or about October 18, 2016, employees performing setup tasks (servicing) in the point-of-operation and associated danger zones were not required to apply energy controls in the following sequence prior to starting work: (a) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls, (b) turn off and shut down the machines, (c) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (d) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (e) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy, (f) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Operators assigned to perform setup (servicing) on energized equipment were exposed to machine struck-by and caught-in hazards likely to result in serious injury because hazardous energy controls (lockout) were not implemented. Alternative measure, such as, but not limited to relying on a stopped cycle and/or program to prevent unexpected start-up on energized machines did not ensure equivalent safety. Other safeguards were not provided to prevent operators' access and/or disable hazardous operations start-up prior to exposure. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).