Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished: (a) On or about October 8, 2018, the lock out operator, the check out operator and the maintenance worker were not able to verify that the organic trap holding tank in the CN/DN area was empty on the water side of the Weir panel when the organic trap holding tank was locked out for maintenance. (b) On or about October 11, 2018, the lock out operator, the check out operator and the maintenance worker were not able to verify that the organic trap holding tank in the CN/DN area was empty on the water side of the Weir panel when they walked the lock outs to verify for the safety work permit prior to opening the manway on the water side of the tank. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.