Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Line 5, Production Area, Imperial Cone Machine: The employer failed to develop and utilize a specific energy control procedure for clearing the buildup of chocolate and nuts from the bulbs located in the trough of the spreader exposing employees to being struck by the moving device box and caught between the box and edges of the machine. The machine was not shut down and turned off nor was a hand tool used to perform the servicing work, on or about 6/9/2018. b) Line 5 Production Area, Imperial Cone Machine: The employer failed to develop and utilize a specific energy control procedure for clearing the jammed nuts from the dispensing valve during normal production mode of operations, exposing the employee to ingoing nip points and moving machinery, on or about 6/9/2018. c) Line 5 Production Area, Wrapper: The employer failed to develop and utilize a specific energy control procedure for cleaning the blade and using air to dry the machine while the conveyor to the crimper was moving, exposing the employee to ingoing nip points and moving machinery, on or about 5/31/2018. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.