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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures are not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section: A) Boomerang Rubber, Inc., located at 105 Dinsmore Street, Botkins, OH 45306: The employer does not develop and document specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the Press 17 (built in house) located in the Building 3 Press Room. Employees do not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic before conducting activities such as, but not limited to, rebuilding the shuttle (replacing hooks with magnets) on the West side of the press. Employees are exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards that can result in serious injuries while all hazardous energy sources are not controlled prior to performing the task. This violation most recently occurred on or about January 17, 2020, at the above address. Boomerang Rubber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)), which was contained in OSHA Inspection # 1368738, Citation number 1, Items number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on 03/27/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 105 Dinsmore Street, Botkins, OH 45306. Boomerang Rubber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)), which was contained in OSHA Inspection # 107507, Citation number 2, Item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/19/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 105 Dinsmore Street, Botkins, OH 45306.