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

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices are not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by ensuring that lockout devices are affixed to energy isolation devices by authorized employees: (a) On or about March 10, 2014, cleaning was performed in the shredder discharge pit without lockout devices affixed to energy isolation devices associated with the takeaway conveyor #1. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that lockout devices are affixed to energy isolation devices 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).