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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): Northwest, tray/slice room, Marchant Schmidt, Inc. tray line conveyors and ultrasonic cutters - On or about January 12, 2018, employees assigned to perform servicing and maintenance activities on energized equipment were not provided with adequately developed and documented machine-specific hazardous energy control (lockout tagout) procedures. The procedures lacked specific steps to isolate and control hazardous energy sources, steps for the placement of lockout devices, and specific verifications steps to determine the effectiveness of the energy control measures. Employees engaged in activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning tasks were exposed to machine hazards likely to result in serious injuries due to in-going nip points and shear points. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).