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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): (a) Marine Tech Wire & Cable, 631 South Richland Avenue, York, Pennsylvania - Employees did servicing and maintenance work, such as cleaning and replacing components, on machinery and equipment, to include the Wardwell 16-carrier braiders. The written lockout procedure specified locking out the Wardwell 16-carrier braiders at the machine; however, not every braider, to include machines 19 through 25, had an energy isolating device at the machine capable of accepting a lockout device, exposing employees to hazards, including but not limited to, getting caught-in and struck-by moving machine parts and contact with electric current, on or about April 14, 2022. 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 state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.