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

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(iii): The employer did not document the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space had been eliminated, through a written certification that contained the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person. a) Ductile Muller - On February 8, 2016 and times prior the employer failed to certify that all hazards in a permit space had been eliminated prior to entering the Ductile Muller. An employee suffered fatal traumatic injuries while working inside the Muller machine when it became energized. b) Ductile Muller - On February 8, 2016 an employee was exposed to moving machine parts when working inside of the Ductile Muller after testing and repositioning internal parts without re-applying a lock-out device. The employer had no procedure developed to document the basis to determine that all hazards were eliminated prior to each and every time employee(s) entered the Ductile Muller when testing and repositioning internal parts. An employee suffered fatal traumatic injuries while working inside the Muller after testing and re-positioning parts machine when it became energized. Abatement documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.