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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a. Borgers Ohio, Inc. - Norwalk, Ohio: On or about March 8, 2022, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures for Cell 1 identified specific steps to follow to render the gravitational and pneumatic energy sources safe. The procedures lacked specific steps for blocking and securing the upper mold and locking out the cell's pneumatic energy source. Employees were exposed to pinch point and crushing injuries when servicing the equipment within the cell. b. Borgers Ohio, Inc. - Norwalk, Ohio: On or about March 22, 2022, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures for Cell 4 identified specific steps to follow to render the gravitational and pneumatic energy sources safe. The procedures lacked specific steps for blocking and securing the upper mold and locking out the cell's pneumatic energy source. Employees were exposed to pinch point and crushing injuries when servicing the equipment within the cell. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.