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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. On or about July 10, 2019, in the facility, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating and moving parts when they engaged in servicing and maintenance activities on equipment located in production. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps prior to allowing them to perform sanitation and change overs, exposing them to crushing and amputation hazards. b. On or about July 10, 2019, in the sanitation department, an employee(s) was exposed to amputation hazards when sanitizing line 32. The employer did not ensure that sanitizer employee(s) implemented energy control applications steps prior to accessing moving equipment in the filling line after machine guarding has been removed.