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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D03 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1015263.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $27,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/22/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 06/30/2015
Final Order: 01/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/04/2016 | $7,500.00 | 06/22/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/30/2015 | $27,500.00 | 06/22/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/09/2015 | $27,500.00 | 06/22/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s): a. Republic Steel - Lorain, Ohio: On or about December 12, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by, fire, and/or hazards created by rotating parts in that energy isolating devices for the billet caster run out table and Gega torches were not physically operated and locked out prior to torch area cleaning operations. The employer did not ensure that mechanical and flammable gas energy sources were isolated/controlled. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(d)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942545, citation number 2, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on April 14, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 401 Rose Ave. SE in Massillon, Ohio.