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 procedures) are not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by turning off or shutting down machinery or equipment as required by energy control procedures, ensuring energy isolation devices are operated to isolate machinery or equipment from their energy source(s), and affixing lockout devices to energy isolation devices by authorized employees. Employees were exposed to machine hazards from moving parts when they were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities on the Storci Sfogliatrice Sheeter (Pasta Laminator). The employer does not ensure that energy control application steps are implemented prior to allowing employees to clean, remove accumulated pasta dough, or install inner door gaskets. The machine is not shut down or turned off prior to engaging in these activities, exposing employees to caught-in hazards that could result in amputation. The violation most recently occurred on or about March 21, 2020, when an employee was not protected from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment and suffered an amputation. 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 [1910.147(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] are not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from hazardous energy of machinery or equipment. Rana Meal Solutions, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1051117, citation number 1, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 550 Spitzer Road, Bartlett, IL 60103.