Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a crushing/amputation hazard during maintenance and set-up procedures due to inadvertant stroke or activation of the sheater: a) Hanover Plant - On the Seal Tech sheater, serial number 105728. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is the development of a Zero Mechanical policy which includes, but not limited to: a) Insuring that all sources of power, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic are neutralized prior to begining maintenance. b) Ensuring a positive means (i.e. locks) of preventing unattended equipment start-up. c) Ensure that the lock used is under the control of the person working on the equipment, and the lock placed and removed by that individual. (Note: A master key may be kept by the supervisor, but never lent.) d) Ensure that all employees involved in these operations are trained in the Zero Mechanical State program.