Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls, (2) turn off and shut down the machines, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Press brake area, Cincinnati 90 ton hydraulic press brake (serial no. 50113) - on or about July 30, 2021, the employer did not ensure that press brake operators had isolated the hazardous energy prior to reaching into the point-of-operation and its associated danger zone to adjust back gauge fingers. Because the equipment was not locked out, employees had their hands exposed to an unguarded pinch point resulting in serious crushing injury. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).