Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts and thermal hazards when they performed salt cleaning activities on the quench tank. The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control steps prior to allowing them to begin work. The machine was shut down, but not locked out to prevent unexpected movement or energization of the equipment. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910.147(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).