Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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): On or about March 20, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the facility, the employer generic procedures for Lockout / Tagout did not have detailed procedures, one which clearly and specifically outlines the steps to be followed for every machine or piece of equipment which must be de-energized to effectively isolate hazardous energy before beginning the servicing and / or maintenance activity, and means to enforce compliance. While troubleshooting Press #4, Employee #1, located on the east side of machine signaled for Employee #2 to start up the Press. Upon start-up, Employee #1 placed his hand in the die area to clear a jam and suffered severe amputation of his fingers. This practice of using a generic Lockout / Tagout procedure for all machines / equipment's may lead to confusion and error with respect to a particular machine / equipment that has been modified or that is manufactured differently, exposing employees to hazards of electric shock and / or burns and amputations.