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

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): (1) prepare for shutdown, (2) shut down machine or equipment, (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 by authorized employee, (5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished: a. On or about May 3, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Doser machine and the Mondini line #3 were de-energized prior to inspecting for broken valve pieces. Employees had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-in hazards of moving ejector heads likely to result in a serious injury such as an amputation. c. On or about July 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that Doser machines were completely de-energized prior to starting change-overs. Employees had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-in hazards likely to result in serious injury because all energy sources, including pneumatic, were not isolated, locked out, and dissipated. Rana Meal Solutions, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health or its equivalent 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. Rana Meal Solutions, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1470814, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 550 Spitzer Road, Bartlett, IL 60103. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).