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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):The procedures shall 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, the following: On or about June 20, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the energy control procedure for the Faircrest Steel Plant Vertical Caster West Tundish Car clearly and specifically outlined the specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, and securing the scissors lift type manlift machine attached to the West Tundish Car [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B)], included specific procedural steps for the placement and removal of lockout devices for the scissors lift [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)], and included specific requirements for testing the scissors lift to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices and energy control measures [per 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D)], for employees and/or outside personnel (contractors) engaged in service and maintenance activities, such as but not limited to, modifying the West Tundish Car.