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

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment are not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s): The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by ensuring that energy isolation devices are operated to isolate machinery or equipment from their energy source(s): (a) On or about March 10, 2014, cleaning was performed in the shredder discharge pit without operating necessary energy isolation devices associated with the deenergization and lockout of the takeaway conveyor #1. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that energy isolation devices are operated in a manner to isolate the machinery or equipment from the energy source(s) as part of the hazardous energy control process. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan within 25 days of the final order date identifying the steps being taken to achieve abatement, including a schedule for completing abatement, and what it is doing to protect employees until abatement has been completed (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days). ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d). Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).