Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedures 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): On or about June 25, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees assigned to perform un-jamming tasks on the Gallard Henning Nopak Baler machines were required to apply energy controls in the following sequence: 1) turn off and shut down the machines, 2) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machines or equipment from the energy source(s), 3) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, 4) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machines or equipment have been accomplished. Machine operators were not affixing lockout or tagout devices or performing verification steps prior to removing the guard and un-jamming aluminum bales on the Gallard Henning Nopak Baler machine. This exposed employees to caught-in hazards that could result in serious injury. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).