1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(B): Lockout Retraining for Deviations
Employers must provide additional lockout/tagout retraining whenever a periodic inspection reveals, or the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in an employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(B) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 30 times in the last 3 years, in 30 inspections, with $169,140 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (4), OH (3), TX (3).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(B) 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
(B) Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures. 30 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)(7)(iii)(B).
At 4:00 p.m. on January 27, 2024, an employee was unclogging a tree wood chipper. The employee lifted the guard while the chipper was running. The guardhit the blades and flew back, striking the employee in the head. The employee suffered head trauma and was…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: NY (4), OH (3), TX (3), IL (2), MI (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ZIELIES TREE SERVICE, INC. | WHITE CASTLE, LA | $16,938 |
| CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION | ARKANSAS CITY, AR | $16,131 |
| KIRA AVIATION SERVICES LLC | FORT CARSON, CO | $16,131 |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | COLUMBUS, OH | $13,936 |
| SEKSUN TEXAS INC | IRVING, TX | $13,902 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Application of Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) requirements to compressed gas cylinders. (2007-04-23)
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
When is lockout retraining required under this paragraph?
Whenever a periodic inspection reveals, or the employer has reason to believe, there are deviations or inadequacies in an employee's knowledge or use of the procedures.
Does the employer need an inspection to trigger retraining?
No. Retraining is also required whenever the employer has reason to believe there are deviations or inadequacies.
What is being retrained?
The employee's knowledge and use of the energy control procedures.
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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.