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29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. 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: (1) authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy. (2) turn off and shut down the machine (3) physically locate and operate the energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources. (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device (5) Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. On 2/23/2021 a maintenance employee was diagnosing why no power was going to the rollers on Stacker #1. The employee had the cover off of the energized disconnect box while making adjustments to the tension of the belt drive. During testing the tension on the belt, the employee's leg came in contact with activation button, the machine activated and pulled employee's right hand through the belt.