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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure machine specific procedures were utilized exposing employees to a caught-in hazard while completing maintenance to snow machine #10 in the production area. Hazardous energies were still present on snow machine #10 when the pneumatic clamps were still engaged as an employee attempted to clear a malfunction, resulting in an avulsion. Sherex Fastening Solutions was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1685470, citation number1, item number1 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/25/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 850 Moe Drive Akron, Ohio 44310.