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

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) was not done in sequence to achieve energy control by performing the following steps as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): 1. Turn off and shut down power to the machinery, 2. Physically locate and operate energy-isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s), 3. Affix lockout/tagout devices to each energy isolating device, 4. Verify isolation and de-energization of machinery have been accomplished prior to starting the maintenance and/or servicing work: a) Converting Department- On or about November 20, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts while clearing a jam and adjusting the timing on the scrap conveyor gear box on the 141 Press. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform clearing of the jammed conveyor belt [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).