1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): Lockout Inspection Review With Each Authorized Employee
When lockout is used to control hazardous energy, the periodic inspection must include a review between the inspector and each authorized employee. The review covers that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 89 times in the last 3 years, in 89 inspections, with $278,728 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MI (24), NY (20), OH (11).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C) 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
(C) Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected. 89 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C).
At approximately 8:03 a.m. on January 6, 2025, Employee #1 was performing maintenance and servicing on a Newcastle Load Transfer machine, serial number 14134. Prior to the incident, adjustments had been made to the pallet transfer plate to address operational issues. Employee #1, after the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Top states: MI (24), NY (20), OH (11), PA (6), ME (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #7036 | SEALY, TX | $16,550 |
| ANDRITZ INC. | MUNCY, PA | $16,131 |
| ALLEN HARIM FOODS, LLC | HARBESON, DE | $15,961 |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. | DAKOTA CITY, NE | $13,895 |
| ND PAPER INC. | RUMFORD, ME | $13,574 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Lock out/Tag out periodic inspection requirements. (2004-03-09)
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
What must a lockout periodic inspection include?
A review between the inspector and each authorized employee of that employee's responsibilities under the procedure being inspected.
Who must take part in the review?
Each authorized employee who uses the energy control procedure being inspected.
Does this rule apply to tagout?
This paragraph covers inspections where lockout is used for energy control.
About this page
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.