Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 29, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the robot welder, located at Robot Weld Cell B, was not locked out prior to performing unjamming tasks. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's electrical energy sources prior to the servicing task - the employer did not: - Ensure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy. - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. b. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 29, 2023, employees were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that the BLM bender (model ELECT-L; no. 650100301010) was not locked out prior to performing setup tasks. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's electrical and pneumatic energy sources prior to the servicing task - the employer did not: - Ensure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy. - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.