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: East Plant Bldg., 813 E. Locust Street, DeKalb, IL, DB8 Wire Draw Machine. On or about March 5, 2020, an employee who performed servicing and maintenance tasks, such as setup, was exposed to amputation and crushing hazards to hands and fingers when pulling copper wire through the dies and wheels (capstan). The employee was not instructed to deenergize and lockout the machine prior to performing setup. The employee used a foot-controlled "jog" pedal to rotate the wheels forward as the wire was wound. He then used both hands to remove and reposition the wire on the wheel, with his foot next to the foot pedal. The employee's hands were exposed to getting caught between the wire and wheel in the event of inadvertent activation of the foot pedal, unexpected startup or release of stored energy. The employer did not provide training to ensure that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees. Alternate protective measures, such as machine guarding, were not adequate. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 1903.19(d).