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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: Woodworking Dept., Schelling fh4 Cut-to-Size Saw #39. On or about October 3, 2019 through March 11, 2020, machine operators who performed servicing and maintenance tasks such as blade changes and cleaning of saw dust in the saw blade area were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards to hands and fingers in the event of unexpected start up and release of stored energy of the rotating blades and blade motor carriage. The employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout training, including a method for controlling movement of the blade carriage due to energy release, was provided to all employees who were assigned such tasks, to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 1903.19(d).