Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6): On or about April 5, 2016, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts portions of the machine and saw blade on the Ty-Sa-Man Bridge Saw in the fabrication area of the facility. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as LOTO devices were not applied to the electrical disconnect [per the 1910.147(d)(4) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements involving dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. prepare for shutdown [(d)(1)] - ensure authorized employee has knowledge of the type, magnitude, the hazards, and the method or means to control the energy; LOTO device application [(d)(4)] - Affix a lockout or tagout device to each energy isolating device; dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)] - relieve, disconnect, restrain, and otherwise render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy; verification of isolation [(d)(6)] - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment has been accomplished