Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Training and communication. The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: (A) Each authorized employee shall 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 July 15, 2024, in Peacock Building #1, the employer did not ensure operators performing servicing and maintenance such as cleaning of the Ball Mill #1 hopper were trained as authorized employees on the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control in that employees were not trained as authorized employees to lockout the hazardous energy such as but not limited to electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical energy. b.) On or about July 15, 2024, in Peacock Building #1, the employer did not ensure maintenance employees performing servicing and maintenance on Ball Mill #1 hopper were adequately trained as authorized employees on the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control in that maintenance employees were not trained to lockout pneumatic and mechanical energy.