Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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): a) Starch Department- On or about May 25, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points from the unexpected start-up and energization of the Stacker and Feeder equipment on Mogul Machines #1, #2, and #3 when performing unjamming operations. b) Starch Department- On or about May 31, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points from the unexpected start-up and energization of the chain and sprockets behind the crank shaft guard door on the Stacker and Feeder equipment on Mogul Machines #1, #2, and #3 when performing setup operations following a jam of the equipment. c) Starch Department- On or about May 22, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points from the movement of the Center In Shell equipment on Mogul#2 when performing sanitation of the line. The equipment was not stopped or locked out before guard(s) were removed. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machines were not shut down or turned off to perform setup operations [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.