Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The application of energy control (lockout or tagout) actions were not done in the following sequence: (1) prepare for shutdown, (2) shut down machine or equipment, (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 by authorized employee, (5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished: (a) On about September 5, 2025, employees servicing the Poly Pack tunnel did not utilize hazardous energy control procedure when replacing a belt. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.