OSHA Inspection: ZOOM GROUP

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not 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:  (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. (B)  Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. (C)  All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.  (A)  The employer did not provide training as required.   a.) Laundry Services (800 Zorn Ave) - On or about 1/5/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when locking out the Lavatec dryers without proper lock-out/tag-out training, to clean out the vents daily.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).