Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Saw Mill, Woodchip Silo; On or about May 27, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed the Night Boiler Operator to conduct maintenance activities on the woodchip silo without preforming periodic audits or inspections to ensure that LOTO procedures and devices were being followed and utilized exposing the employee to caught-in hazards. b) Saw Mill, Board Table; On or about May 28, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed the Twin Saw Operator and Edger Operator to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without preforming periodic audits or inspections to ensure that LOTO procedures and devices were being followed and utilized exposing the employees to amputation hazards. c) Saw Mill, Scrambler; On or about May 28, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed the Scrambler Operator to conduct maintenance such as belt changing without preforming periodic audits or inspections to ensure that LOTO procedures and devices were being followed and utilized exposing the employee to amputation hazards. d) Planer Mill, Trim Saw; On or about May 28, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed the Grader to conduct maintenance activities such as belt change out at the Trim Saw without preforming periodic audits or inspections to ensure that LOTO procedures and devices were being followed and utilized exposing the employee to amputation hazards.