Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Training and Communication. 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 May 24, 2024, and on May 28, 2024, in the Dimensions Department, the employer did not ensure that each employee assigned to change blades and troubleshoot on the energized Rip Saw #1 and Rip Saw #2 was trained as a lockout authorized employee on the methods and means necessary for electrical energy isolation and control prior to starting work. Employees had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-on hazards of the rotating parts likely to result in serious injury because they were not familiar with how to lockout for these tasks. b) On or about October 1, 2024, in the Glue Department, the employer did not ensure that each operator assigned to clean the energized Double Glue Line Coater was trained as a lockout authorized employee on the methods and means necessary for electrical energy isolation and control prior to starting work. Employees wiping roller surfaces had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-in hazards of the rotating parts likely to result in serious injury because they were not familiar with how to lockout for this task. c) On or about July 26, 2024 in the Pre-Finish Department, the employer did not ensure that each operator assigned to clean and change-over colors on the eight sections (H, I, D, O, T, Z, JJ, QQ) of the energized Pre-Finish Line was trained as a lockout authorized employee on the methods and means necessary for electrical energy isolation and control. Employees wiping roller surfaces had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-in hazards of the rotating parts likely to result in serious injury because they were not familiar with when and how to lockout for this task. The Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. DBA Graf Custom Hardwood was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1626768, citation number 1, item number 6a and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 838 Campbell Ave Portsmouth, OH 45662.