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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(1): Lockout devices were not substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as with the use of bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools: a. A wood 2x4 blocking device that was used for energy isolation of scrap tables, such as at cells 5, 8, 9, 13, was not specifically designed for that purpose and could become displaced because of improper application or inadvertently by contact with another object or by a worker. b. Lockout devices not specifically designed for isolation of pneumatic energy sources such as for covering the end of air hoses could be removed by hand without excessive force. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).