Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): a) Facility Wide- On or about February 4 and 5, 2016, the established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify the steps for an orderly shutdown, isolation, blocking and securing of the EN Line Lodestar Hoists, Dryer Area Lodestar Hoist, Strip Line Crane, and the Degreaser Area Coffing Hoist, for servicing and maintenance to avoid any additional or increased hazards to employees as a result of equipment stoppage, to control hazardous energy. b) Facility Wide- On or about February 4 and 5, 2016, the established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify the specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and the responsibility for them when working on the EN Line Lodestar Hoists, Dryer Area Lodestar Hoist, Strip Line Crane, and the Degreaser Area Coffing Hoist. c) Facility Wide- On or about February 4 and 5, 2016, the established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify how to test the EN Line Lodestar Hoists, Dryer Area Lodestar Hoist, Strip Line Crane, and the Degreaser Area Coffing Hoist, to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. 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 of abatement, or other written records. Arlington Plating Company was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B)-(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 929496, citation number 1, item number 4(a) and was affirmed as a final order on July 16, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 600 S. Vermont Street in Palatine, Illinois.