30 C.F.R. § 56.12016
Work on electrically-powered equipment
Electrically powered equipment shall be deenergized before mechanical work is done on such equipment. Power switches shall be locked out or other measures taken which shall prevent the equipment from being energized without the knowledge of the individuals working on it. Suitable warning notices shall be posted at the power switch and signed by the individuals who are to do the work. Such locks or preventive devices shall be removed only by the persons who installed them or by authorized personnel.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1997–2013 · leading case: Northshore Mining Co. v. Sec'y of Labor, 709 F.3d 706 (8th Cir. 2013).
Northshore Mining Co. v. Sec'y of Labor, 709 F.3d 706 (8th Cir. 2013). “Because we conclude that MSHA erred in relying upon 30 C.F.R. § 56.12016 , we vacate the Commission’s decision and set aside the citation.”
Capitol Cement Corp v. Sec'y of Labor (4th Cir. 2000). “The first citation alleged a "significant and substantial" violation of 30 C.F.R. § 56.12016 based on Bonfili's failure to de-energize the hot rail.”
Beck Materials Co. v. MSHA (8th Cir. 1997). “Following the accident, the Secretary issued three citations for mandatory safety violations, charging that Laird was making adjustments to the conveyor belt without deenergizing and locking out the conveyor system, in violation of 30 C.F.R. § 56.12016 ; that Laird failed to use…”
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