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

29 CFR 1910.147(d):The application of energy control (lockout or tagout) actions were not done in the following sequence: (1) prepare for shutdown, (2) shut down machine or equipment, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device by authorized employee, (5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished: On or about May 12, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that all of the energy sources to Press #3 was locked and tagged out prior to an employee entering through the gated double door in order to access the inside of the mold to retrieve a part that was stuck. The sequential order of the steps was not followed prior to the employee performing this task. The press was not locked and tagged out. NOTE: The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or it's equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1408053, citation 1, item 3, which was affirmed as final order on May 7, 2020, with respect to the same workplace location as detailed in this inspection.