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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): On or about November 22, 2022, an employee was exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Aerosol Production Line 21 because the employer did not cover the action listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6). The maintenance employee was unjamming the valve inserter on Line 21, and was not required to: (1) Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy, (2) Turn off and shut down the machine, (3) Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (5) Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe. (6) Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.