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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 8, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain casting machines such as, but not limited to, Empire cast machine #18, were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees who unjammed metal sprues from the die were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing servicing tasks. b. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 27, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain casting machines such as, but not limited to, Empire cast machine #12, were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees who performed preventative maintenance inspections were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing the maintenance task. c. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about March 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain casting machines such as, but not limited to, Empire cast machine #10, were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees who performed die change activities were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing the setup task. d. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about April 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain casting machines such as, but not limited to, Empire cast machine #6, were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees who performed die change activities were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing the setup task. 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.