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29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: On or about January 17, 2017, wipe samples were taken from locations throughout the Melt Shop and CBCF areas. Analytical results indicate the presence of lead, as follows: a. CBCF Cast Floor Pulpit Desk - 297.43 µg/ft2 b. Melt Shop Crane 423 Cab- 406.45 µg/ft2 This most recently occurred during the week of January 17, 2017. Employees are not protected from lead exposure during their work shift. Surfaces in work areas including, but not limited to pulpits and crane cabs are contaminated with lead. To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure cleaning of surfaces at a frequency adequate to lower surface contamination. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1025(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942968, citation number 2 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on April 21, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8633 8th Street NE, Canton, Ohio, 44704. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1025(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 982405, citation number 1, item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on October 15, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1807 East 28th Street, Lorain, Ohio, 44055.