Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control: a. Energy control procedures did not document specific methods for energy isolation testing of machines such as, but not limited to, for cells 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, and 30, where machines included turret punches, shears, conveyor tables with electrical, pneumatic, and gravity as energy sources. The procedures only stated, "Verify total de-energization of all sources," with no specific steps on how to accomplish de-energization. (Note: there was no mention in the employer's energy control procedures for energy isolation for gravity. In addition there was no mention on the employer's energy control procedures for locking out at the cell perimeter gate interlock switches or for testing de-energization of the machines after placing a lock on the gate switches, even though there were instances of the gate switches being used for energy isolation during maintenance work, such as at cells 5, 8, 9, 13.) Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).