Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s). a. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the hub cutter, the employer used a Kirk Key system in place of an energy isolating device in order for employees to change the cutting tips on the hub cutters. It was also found that the Kirk Keys were left chained to the outside doors while the employees were inside the hub cutter area which did not allow for employees to have control over their own safety. b: On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees changed out cutting tools on two King Mills from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3291 by stopping the machine without isolating energy and performing lockout, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard from the unexpected startup of the table. c: On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees changed out cutting tools on two King Mills from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3263 by stopping the machine without isolating energy and performing lockout, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard from the unexpected startup of the table. d. Located at the Core Baker, employees used a Kirk Key system instead of an isolation device when performing service and maintenance tasks, i.e. replacing heating elements, thereby exposing the employees to the unexpected startup or release of stored energy.