Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section: Most recently, on or about December 5, 2016, the employer does not ensure that energy control procedures for the #5 Steel Conditioning Mecana Line specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy. Hazardous energies present on the Mecana line include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic. The procedures did not contain the following; - A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure. - Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing the Mecana line to control hazardous energy. - Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them. - Specific requirements for testing the Mecana line to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety health standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942971, citation number 2, item number 17 and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2633 8th St. N.E., Canton, OH 44704. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety health standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942545, citation number 2, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 401 Rose Avenue S.E., Massillon, OH 44646. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan with (25 days) describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees. Every 30 days thereafter, the employer shall submit a progress report stating how employees are being protected; whether it is meeting the schedule set for in its abatement plan, and if not why not; and whether it is maintaining the protections that have already been put in place.