Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): 37X, Gala underwater pelletizer, 86 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA: On or about August 16, 2019 the employer's Lock out Tag out program procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the control of hazardous energy isolation in relation to the thermal hazards associated with the pelletizer and extruder. (a) Thermal hazards. The procedure did not list the hot water or bleed valve located at the base of the extruder throat which contained water in excess of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. (b) Thermal Hazards. The procedure did not list the Thermal hazards associated with the heater portion of the extruder which was designed to melt the plastic pellets in the screw area of extruder. Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).