Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 October 29, 2019, an employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when he engaged in servicing and maintenance tasks on a BREWCO Gang Saw. The employer did not ensure that the employee implemented energy control application steps prior to allowing him to attempt to remove a jam inside of the gang saw with the guard raised. The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the maintenance activity which resulted in amputation of the lower right arm when it was caught in the moving parts. As a result, the applicable energy control elements, involving preparation for shutdown [1910.147(d)(1)], machine shutdown [1910.147(d)(2)], machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.