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

29 CFR 1915.89(c)(4)(ii):At least one additional safety measure that, along with the energy-isolating device and tag required in (c)(4)(i) of this section, did not provide the equivalent safety available from the use of a lock. Note to paragraph (c)(4) of this section: When the Navy ship's force maintains control of the machinery, equipment, or systems on a vessel and has implemented such additional measures it determines are necessary, the provisions of paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section shall not apply, provided that the employer complies with the verification procedures in paragraph (g) of this section. On or about 03-15-2021, and times prior thereto, onboard the USS McFaul, DDG-74 located at General Dynamics - NASSCO Norfolk 200 Ligon Street. Norfolk, VA 23523: Employee(s) were exposed to pinch point and crushing hazards from a gas turbine engine blow-in door that was tagged out in the open position and not de-pressurized, de-energized, restrained, or isolated from all energy sources of power. No additional safety measures and no other verification of additional safety measures necessary to provide the equivalent safety available from the use of a lock was implemented. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.