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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): 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 items listed under 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), (c)(7)(i)(B), (c)(7)(i)(C). At an establishment located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin; (a) On or about September 13, 2023, in Plant A, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee received 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. The employer did not train employees as authorized employees to lockout equipment such as but not limited to the Brute Optimizer conveying systems. Employees were exposed to caught between and struck by hazards associated with the unexpected machine startup of energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical. Employees were not trained to understand how to control energy sources prior to performing repair tasks. (b) On or about September 13, 2023, in Plant A, the employer did not provide employees with affected training in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures whose job required them to work in areas in which set up, servicing, or maintenance activities would be performed exposing employees to electrical and pneumatic energy sources and other hazards associated with the work being performed in the facility.