Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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: a.) On or about April 29, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that Press #13 (Sterling, 16D13, serial #66076) 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. Steps 1-6 were not applied prior to the employee performing this task. b.) On or about September 4, 2019, the employer failed to ensure the Press #2 was locked and tagged out properly prior to an employees performing electrical work on the equipment. Steps 1-6 were not applied prior to the employee performing this task.