1910.147 Lockout/Tagout: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Protects workers servicing or maintaining machines and equipment where unexpected startup or release of stored energy could cause injury. Employers must establish an energy control program with written, machine-specific procedures for shutting down, isolating, locking or tagging, and verifying de-energization. Authorized and affected employees must be trained, and the procedures must be inspected at least annually. Locks and tags must be durable, standardized, and identify the worker who applied them.
What the standard requires
- Establish an energy control program
- Develop written energy control procedures for each machine
- Train authorized and affected employees on energy control
- Conduct periodic inspections of procedures at least annually
- Provide standardized, durable locks and tags that identify the user
Hazards it addresses
- Amputations and crushing from unexpected machine startup
- Electrocution from energized circuits
- Burns from released steam or chemicals
One of the most cited standards in manufacturing, food processing, and plastics and metal fabrication.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.147(c)(4)(i) | Written procedures for controlling hazardous energy | 897 | 891 | $4,965 |
| 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | Periodic inspection of energy control procedures at least annually | 567 | 567 | $200 |
| 1910.147(c)(1) | Energy control program required | 451 | 450 | $2,800 |
| 1910.147(c)(7)(i) | Training so employees understand the purpose and function of the program | 401 | 401 | $0 |
| 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A) | Training so employees understand the purpose and function of the program | 238 | 238 | $2,157 |
| 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) | 229 | 229 | $2,838 | |
| 1910.147(d) | 181 | 175 | $9,268 | |
| 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) | 119 | 119 | $0 | |
| 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) | 89 | 89 | $0 | |
| 1910.147(d)(4)(i) | Application of lockout or tagout devices | 80 | 80 | $0 |
| 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B) | 50 | 50 | $6,124 | |
| 1910.147(c)(5)(i) | 45 | 45 | $0 | |
| 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B) | Training so employees understand the purpose and function of the program | 43 | 43 | $0 |
| 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D) | 43 | 43 | $0 | |
| 1910.147(d)(3) | 41 | 41 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 3,885 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $24,748,526 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $18,205,738, 26% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 78%; Other-than-serious 18%; Repeat 3%; Willful 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 251 | 562 | $2,023,680 | $1,556,521 |
| Ohio | 145 | 289 | $3,683,199 | $2,276,177 |
| New Jersey | 144 | 253 | $2,688,167 | $2,535,934 |
| Illinois | 133 | 249 | $2,813,452 | $1,792,847 |
| New York | 118 | 200 | $588,417 | $380,487 |
| Wisconsin | 118 | 276 | $1,986,895 | $1,276,961 |
| North Carolina | 100 | 192 | $832,540 | $697,336 |
| Tennessee | 98 | 136 | $157,575 | $153,147 |
| Minnesota | 97 | 184 | $846,850 | $680,760 |
| Texas | 85 | 162 | $1,383,998 | $1,049,674 |
| Oregon | 82 | 103 | $149,409 | $145,178 |
| Pennsylvania | 73 | 116 | $614,198 | $443,746 |
| Massachusetts | 68 | 105 | $1,126,564 | $608,800 |
| Virginia | 61 | 94 | $570,046 | $497,240 |
| Florida | 45 | 80 | $590,508 | $416,493 |
| Maryland | 38 | 146 | $61,975 | $51,087 |
| Connecticut | 37 | 81 | $276,953 | $263,523 |
| Kentucky | 37 | 49 | $357,800 | $259,270 |
| Utah | 37 | 62 | $102,930 | $60,098 |
| Indiana | 33 | 45 | $191,650 | $140,048 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 1,378 inspections
- Construction: 159 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 96 inspections
- Other services: 84 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 69 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 52 inspections
- Utilities: 51 inspections
- Educational services: 36 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcessories Squared Development & MFG., Inc. | Auburn, IL | Sep 3, 2026 | 2 | $27,804 | $27,804 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| HP Hood LLC | Vernon, NY | Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 29, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| ID Logistics Warehousing, LLC | Joliet, IL | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contested Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| N.e.t. & Die, Inc. | Fulton, NY | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $339 | $339 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| The Challenge Machinery Company | Norton Shores, MI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| West Michigan Metal Services Inc. | Muskegon, MI | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dine-Aglow Diablo Food Service Fuels | Phoenixville, PA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | OpenAbatement due Oct 20, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Independent Can Company | Belcamp, MD | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Prestone | Freehold, NJ | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Quality Solid Surface, Inc. | Paterson, NJ | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Martin - Parks Maintenance | Martin, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McNairy County - Highway Department | Selmer, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Les Schwab Warehouse Center LLC | Prineville, OR | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC | Franksville, WI | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $11,585 | $5,792 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Llflex LLC | Louisville, KY | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Empire Plastics, Inc. | Endwell, NY | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $9,931 | $3,972 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sesser Concrete Products Company | Sesser, IL | Aug 28, 2026 | 5 | $6,810 | $4,086 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tucker Engineering, Inc. | Peabody, MA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Oct 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Easton Department of Public Works | Easton, MA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pietryka Plastics LLC | Pawling, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $8,276 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Igus Bearings, Inc. | Rumford, RI | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $15,193 | $10,635 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Whalley Precision Inc. | Southwick, MA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Edible Cuts, LLC | Kenosha, WI | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation | Knoxville, TN | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $900 | OpenAbatement due Sep 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Fence Direct Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,703 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| United Parcel Service | Columbus, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $30,738 | $30,738 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Morgan Truck Body, LLC | Rydal, GA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Standard Printing Company of Canton | Canton, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,809 | $4,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lewis Bolt and Nut Company | La Junta, CO | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Graphics House Publishing, Inc. | Muskegon, MI | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100 | OpenAbatement due Sep 29, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Edsal Sandusky Corp., LLC | Littlestown, PA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Construction Metal Products, Inc. | Statesville, NC | Aug 26, 2026 | 3 | $12,275 | $12,275 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Plastic Services and Products LLC | Paducah, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $12,600 | $12,600 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| UFP Ventures II, Inc. | Prairie Du Chien, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Resilux America, LLC | Pendergrass, GA | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $14,895 | $11,916 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Staples, Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $4,729 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Midwest Can Company, LLC | Franklin Park, IL | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $44,685 | $32,000 | OpenAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Payson Fruit Growers Inc. | Payson, UT | Aug 25, 2026 | 3 | $4,200 | $4,200 | OpenAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Drake Enterprises Inc. | Clinton Township, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 3 | $4,160 | $2,080 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kerry Biofunctional Ingredients Inc. | Rochester, MN | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $2,100 | $1,260 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (527 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (353 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (292 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (273 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (240 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (210 shared inspections)
- 1910.28 Fall Protection Duty (170 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (165 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.147 require?
Protects workers servicing or maintaining machines and equipment where unexpected startup or release of stored energy could cause injury. Employers must establish an energy control program with written, machine-specific procedures for shutting down, isolating, locking or tagging, and verifying de-energization. Authorized and affected employees must be trained, and the procedures must be inspected at least annually. Locks and tags must be durable, standardized, and identify the worker who applied them.
How often was 1910.147 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout) appeared in 2,097 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 3,885 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.147 is cited most?
1910.147(c)(4)(i) was the most-cited paragraph, with 897 items: Written procedures for controlling hazardous energy
Which states cite 1910.147 most often?
The most citations under 1910.147 in this period were issued in Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.147 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,118; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,200. Totals: $24,748,526 proposed, $18,205,738 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.147 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 15% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.