Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:

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). At an establishment located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin; in Plant A, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of hazardous energy sources, were performed. Employees did not utilize energy control procedures when engaged in servicing and maintenance tasks in Plant A of the facility. (a) On or about September 5, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in cleaning with an air hose inside the Hasko Flooring Machine. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps prior to allowing them to clean. The machine was not deenergized at an energy isolating device prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity. (b) On or about September 12, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in changing heads as part of the set-up activities on the Hasko Flooring Machine. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps prior to allowing them to change the cutting heads. The machine was not deenergized at an energy isolating device prior to the employee engaging in the servicing/maintenance activity. 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.