Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.261(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that the main power disconnect switch or valve, or both, controlling its source of power or flow of material, was locked out or blocked off with padlock, blank flange, or similar device before conducting any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting, or servicing of equipment (electrical, mechanical, or other) that required entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment: On or about November 1, 2023, at the Hog Fuel Boiler, employees accessed the control valve to perform maintenance tasks, such as, but not limited to hooking up an airline and electrical wires, where it was not shut down and locked out.