Lockout/Tagout Compliance Guide

#14 Code Violation: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Failures

12,000+ citations • $1,500–$15,000 fine (2025)

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Why LOTO Is the #14 Code Violation

Missing procedures, unverified energy, and untrained staff cause 10% of workplace fatalities. OSHA issued 12,000+ citations in 2023 — **$15K per violation**.

Top Triggers:

  • No machine-specific LOTO procedure
  • Energy not verified (machine starts during service)
  • No group LOTO coordinator
  • Locks removed by wrong person

2025 Fines (OSHA 1910.147)  

Type Fine
Serious (no procedure) $1,500–$7,000
Willful (bypassed) $15,000 + criminal

Source: OSHA 1910.147

OSHA Must-Haves

Required

  • Machine-specific LOTO procedure
  • Zero energy verified
  • Annual audit + training
  • “DANGER – LOCKED OUT” tags

Avoid

  • Shared locks
  • No shift change log
  • Damaged devices in use

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By CGAP Industries | Updated: October 29, 2025

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