Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: a) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to 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 operators were trained as authorized employees prior to 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 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that operators were trained as authorized employees prior to 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 operators were trained as authorized employees prior to engaging in cleaning the Transmat parts washers. 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 operators were trained as authorized employees prior to engaging in cleaning the Farr parts washers. Employees were exposed to caught in, water engulfment and corrosive chemical hazards. f) On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure the operators were trained as authorized employees prior to 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.