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29 CFR 1910.269(d)(6): Lockout/tagout application. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not include the following elements and actions, and these procedures were not performed in the following sequence: On or about December 7, 2015, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts, and in-going nip points during the servicing of the SDA's. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps for employees who performed servicing and maintenance on the SDA's. Employees were 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) prior to the start of work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Employees were working to clear plug ups on the SDA, while running, exposing employees to unguarded moving parts and in-going nip points.