Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d):The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 8, 2022, employees were exposed to crushing injury in that Empire Cast Machine #18 was not locked out prior to entering the hazard area between the machine's platens to unjam metal sprues from the die. The employer did not ensure energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's hydraulic energy source prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Turn off or shut down the equipment. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. b. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 27, 2022, employees were exposed to crushing injury in that Empire Cast Machine #12 was not locked out prior to entering the hazard on top of the machine's upper platen to perform Ram Cylinder Safety preventative maintenance. The employer did not ensure energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's hydraulic energy source prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Turn off or shut down the equipment. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. c. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about March 18, 2022, employees were exposed to pinch point and crushing injury in that Empire Cast Machine #10 was not locked out prior to performing a mold change. The employer did not ensure energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's hydraulic energy source prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Turn off or shut down the equipment. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. d. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about April 6, 2022, employees were exposed to pinch point and crushing injury in that Empire Cast Machine #6 was not locked out prior to performing a mold change. The employer did not ensure energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's hydraulic energy source prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Turn off or shut down the equipment. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished. 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.