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

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):(a) a. Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC located in Ashland, OH: On or about December 4, 2019 the employer did not ensure the Hunter molding machine #2 was properly locked out prior to employees adjusting the sand molds and bottom plates in front of the mold pusher. An employee was making an adjustment to the sand mold and bottom plate when the mold pusher unexpectedly advanced, crushing three of the employee's fingers between the mold pusher and the conveyor. b. Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC located in Ashland, OH: On or about December 4, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were properly locking out the Hunter molding machine #2 located in the production area. Employees were placing lockout devices on the e-stop button located on the machine's control panel instead of placing the lockout device on the electrical disconnect. c. Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC located in Ashland, OH: On or about December 4, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were properly locking out the Hunter molding machine #1 located in the production area. Employees were placing lockout devices on the e-stop button located on the machine's control panel instead of placing the lockout device on the electrical disconnect.