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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): General. Training and communication. The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): 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. The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by providing lockout/tagout (hazardous energy control) training that includes facility/process specific information, such as (but not limited to) the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available and the methods necessary to isolate and control such energy: On or about April 6, 2016, the employer failed to provide authorized employee training for the employee, a K-5 mechanical power press operator, prior to the employee engaging in servicing and maintenance activities, such as (but not limited to) die change and adjustment. The employee performed servicing and maintenance activities without isolating and controlling hazardous energy sources, exposing the employee to struck-by, crushing and amputation hazards. The employee was a temporary worker provided by Employers Overload, an employment staffing agency.