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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall 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, the following: a. On or about June 29, 2016, located in the Splice Department on Four hydraulic SIVON/SMACO 600 Injection molding transfer presses (HSP002A, HSP002B, HSP003A, HSP003B) and in the Mold/Splice Department there were six Sivon/SMACO pneumatic molding transfer presses (HSP007A, HSP007B, HSP008A, HSP008B, HSP009A, HSP009B) that the employer did not include on the company's written lockout/tagout procedures methods to verify that the lockout devices used to control hazardous energy were effective, thereby exposing the employees to burn and/or crushing injuries. b. On or about June 29, 2016, located in the Splice Department on the BC-029 bench cutter, the employer did not include on the company's written procedures the specific procedures for shutting down and blocking the gravity of the cutter's ram/blade, thereby exposing the employees laceration/amputation hazard. The employer also failed to include the removal of lockout devices as included in [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)]. c. On or about July 5, 2016, located in the Silicone Mixing Department on the Stewart Bolling & Company horizontal mill, model number 7083, the employer did not include specific procedural shutdown procedures prior to isolating the mill nor was a second source of 120 volts included on the procedure. The employer also failed to include the removal of lockout devices as included in [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)]. d. On or about July 5 2016, located in the Slitter Department, there was an Independent Machine Company Inline Slitter, serial number 101106-0507, the employer did not include specific procedural shutdown procedures prior to isolation of the slitter. The employer also failed to include the removal of lockout devices as included in [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)]. e. On or about July 5, 2016, located in the southeastern portion of the facility, there were three Starview packaging machines BS-003, BS-004 and BS-005, the employer did not include specific procedural shutdown procedures prior to isolation nor did the procedures include the presence of heat as a source of energy. The employer also failed to include the removal of lockout devices as included in [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)]. f. On or about July 5, 2016, located in the Extruder department, there were extruders that the employer did not include specific procedural shutdown procedures prior to isolation and did not include shutdown/guarding procedures for integrated conveyor ingoing nip points. The employer also failed to include the removal of lockout devices as included in [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)]. Lauren Manufacturing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1022119, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 2228 Reiser Avenue S.E. New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.