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

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: Employees who performed servicing and maintenance on and around the Mega Extruder Cutter Assembly blades were not required to: 1) Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source; 2) Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device; Employees required to rely upon electronic control components were exposed to gravitational hazards from unexpected start-up and energizing of sharp blades on the Mega Extruder Cutter Assembly because the blades were not guarded and the shaft allowed the blades to continue to rotate. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.