1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A): Who Does the Periodic Lockout Inspection
The periodic inspection of an energy control procedure must be done by an authorized employee other than the ones using the procedure being inspected.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 19 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $69,706 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (3), NE (2), KY (2).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A) is one requirement inside 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(A) The periodic inspection shall be perfomed by an authorized employee other than the ones(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected. 19 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: IL (3), NE (2), KY (2), AL (2), PA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MODWASH, LLC | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $10,125 |
| CLEAR CREEK SKIING CORPORATION | GEORGETOWN, CO | $10,000 |
| WEST FRASER JEFFERSON | JEFFERSON, TX | $8,512 |
| KINNEY MANUFACTURING, LLC | LINCOLN, NE | $7,244 |
| AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANY | SIOUX CITY, IA | $7,032 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.147(c) General 11,187 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4) Energy control procedure 4,087 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4)(i) 2,952 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7) Training and communication 2,758 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6) Periodic inspection 2,446 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i) 2,347 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i) 2,024 citations
- 1910.147(c)(1) Energy control program 1,454 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) 1,131 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A) 938 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) 408 citations
- 1910.147(c)(5) Protective materials and hardware 350 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who performs the periodic lockout inspection?
An authorized employee other than the ones using the energy control procedure being inspected.
Can you inspect your own procedure use?
No. The inspector must be someone other than those utilizing the procedure.
Must the inspector be authorized?
Yes. It must be an authorized employee.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.