Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 025 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; A. The employer did not clearly identify specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. During review of the Silver Eagle Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program and associated procedures, it was identified that job specific LOTO procedures have not been developed as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4). In addition, the lack of job specific LOTO procedures was identified in the employer's 2009 PSM Compliance Audit. Without clear procedures, employees may be exposed to hazards of shutting down machinery that can cause serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence which requires the evaluation of all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program, policies, and procedures.