OSHA Inspection: OFCO, INCORPORATED A DELAWARE CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Abate by

Dec 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,116 · Current $4,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[C]-[D]:   a) At the workplace located at 111 North 14th Street, Coshocton, Ohio, the specific energy control procedures for the E.W. Bliss Press 3 did not contain adequate information to include, but not limited to, the following:   (1) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)([C]. The  procedure was not specific to the location and the energy isolating device to be used, such as, but not limited to a manually operated electrical circuit breaker, disconnect switch, line valve, or any similar device used to block or isolate energy.  (2) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices and other control measures peursuant to 1910.147(c)(4(ii)[D]. The procedure lacked specific steps to verify that the air supply had been bled and made safe.