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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not 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: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. On or about May 3, 2023, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that its lockout procedures clearly and specifically addressed the proper shut down, isolation, blocking and securing of the equipment such as, but not limited to, Doser and the Alifar Pump. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with the unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources, such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic, when the energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically address the requirements of (A) through (D) prior to inspecting, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and other maintenance tasks. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).