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

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: On or about April 5, 2021 lockout procedures were not utilized during size change operations of the Straightener line located in the QVL department. Employees performing size changes and setting up of the equipment as needed. Isolating devices were not affixed to the electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic energy sources of the equipment during these activities. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1102490, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on January 18, 2017 with respect to a workplace located at 2633 8TH Street NE, Canton, OH. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1195209, citation number 2, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on June 18, 2018 with respect to a workplace located at 2633 8TH Street NE, Canton, OH. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942545, citation number 2, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2014 with respect to a workplace located at 401 Rose Ave. SE, Massillon, OH.