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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; a. On or about February 14, 2020, located in the Sanitation Department, the energy control procedure for the Line 7 Spiral Infeed Conveyor did not include specific procedural steps for safe shutdown, isolation and for the placement of lockout devices. The procedure did not identify what buttons were required to be pushed at the main disconnect or what valve or valves to close and lines to disconnect, thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards. The JCG Industries, Inc. Dba Koch Foods was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147 (c)(4)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1286896, citation number 02, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2018 with respect to a workplace located at 4404 W Berteau Ave. Chicago, IL 60641.