Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A 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) MTD Consumer Group Inc. - Willard, Ohio: On or about May 5, 2016, the employer did not ensure that procedures for controlling the hazardous energy on the parts washer for the paint system lines 2, 3, and 4 were utilized when employees entered to retrieve parts that fell off of the hang line, exposing employees to thermal burn injuries from cleaner that was heated to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. b) MTD Consumer Group Inc. - Willard, Ohio: On or about May 5, 2016, the employer did not develop, document, and utilize procedures for locking out the hang line carrier to protect those employees who were required to enter the parts washer for the paint system lines 2, 3, and 4 to retrieve parts that fell, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.