1910.147(c)(9): Notifying Employees of Lockout
Employers or authorized employees must notify affected employees when lockout or tagout devices are applied and removed. Notice must be given before the controls are applied and after they are removed.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $70,734 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OK (2), NC (2), IN (1).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(9) ("Notification of employees") 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
(9) Notification of employees. Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: OK (2), NC (2), IN (1), MI (1), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | DANVILLE, VA | $13,415 |
| ROAD AND HIGHWAY BUILDERS LLC | LIHUE, HI | $11,171 |
| GILSTER-MARY LEE PACKAGING INC. | PERRYVILLE, MO | $10,000 |
| HANDGARDS, INC. | EL PASO, TX | $8,500 |
| 159016 - JACKSON CORRUGATED, LLC | MORGANTON, NC | $7,325 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.147(c)(9).
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 must be notified?
Affected employees.
When must they be notified?
Before the controls are applied, and after they are removed.
Who gives notice?
The employer or authorized employee.
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.