Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not 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, (c)(4)(ii)[A], (c)(4)(ii)[B], (c)(4)(ii)[C] and (c)(4)(ii)[D]: a) On or about March 23, 2018, and at times prior, press operators and helpers were exposed to crushing hazards while performing die change, maintenance and set up while utilizing the "SSM Lockout/Tag-out" procedure which was inadequate to inform and protect workers in that its scope, purpose, rules, and means to enforce compliance were not clear, it did not achieve a locked-out condition, and the procedure did not include the following: 1. The intended use, such as including if it should be used for die change and/or other hazardous tasks. 2. Specific procedural steps for electrical isolation of control switches and the hydraulic pump. 3. Specific procedural steps for isolation and lockout of compressed air hazards. 4. Specific procedural steps for the application, removal and transfer of locks. 5. A means to verify or test the effectiveness of the isolation and lockout methods. b) On or about March 23, 2018, and at times prior, the Lockout Safety Procedure for VFE/SSM (Press 1) did not specifically address transfer of locks and verifying hazardous air pressure was effectively isolated. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).