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

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s): a) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Aida 1 mechanical power press. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation. b) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Aida 2 mechanical power press. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation. c) On or about April 22, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when performing die changes on the Niagara mechanical power press. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation. d) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical energy sources when performing cleaning tasks on the Transmat parts washer. Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards. e) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electrical energy sources when performing cleaning tasks on the Farr parts washer. Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards. f) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees isolated the electric, hydraulic and pneumatic energy sources when performing tool changes on the hydraulic presses such as, but not limited to the Bellevue #1- #10 and the Multipress. Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while performing this task.