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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The 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): a. On or about May 28, 2024, the employer failed to ensure the lockout-tagout procedure for the molten metal pump at the SF Reverberatory Furnace clearly identified all the specific steps to be followed by authorized employees for shutting down, isolating and verifying that all hazardous energy sources have been de-energized and dissipated during servicing and maintenance activities. Specifically, the procedure did not identify the steps for de-energizing and dissipating chlorine and nitrogen gas, thereby exposing employees to the unexpected release(s) of the hazardous gasses.