Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): a. Alkon Corporation - Fremont, Ohio: On or about August 14, 2018, employees were exposed to injury from pinch points and rotating parts in that the 1007 Davenport #2 machine was not locked out prior to setup activities. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the electrical/mechanical energy were implemented in that a lockout device(s) was not affixed to the energy isolating device followed by the step to verify equipment isolation. b. Alkon Corporation - Fremont, Ohio: On or about September 5, 2018, employees were exposed to injury from pinch points and rotating parts in that the 1014 Davenport #8 machine was not locked out prior to cleaning activities. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the electrical/mechanical energy were implemented in that the isolating device was not operated, a lockout device(s) was not affixed to the energy isolating device, and verification of isolation was not conducted.