Lock out tag

Abstract

A tag has an in-mold graphic plate portion with a slot therein. Extending outwardly from the plate portion is an extension or tongue that has a neck and locking tip. The locking tip has an aperture adapted to receive a lock. The neck of the tongue is flexible such that the locking tip is received by and extends through the slot.

1. A method of securing an object, comprising the steps of:
 providing a tag having an elongate, in-mold plastic plate portion, a slot, and a flexible tongue wherein the tongue further comprises a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and a locking tip extending from the neck portion; wherein the neck portion is narrower than the tongue and locking tip and wherein the locking tip has a centrally located aperture adapted to receive a lock; 
 bending the tongue around an object to be secured; 
 engaging the locking tip and the slot; 
 twisting the tongue so that the locking tip is received by and passes through the slot; and inserting a lock through the aperture.