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

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: Most recently, on or about November 21, 2016, the employer does not ensure that lockout devices are affixed to the hazardous energy sources of the Mecana line at #5 steel conditioning prior to maintenance being performed. An employee was clearing out the tubes of the powder chamber without isolating the energy sources prior to performing such task. The energy sources not isolated at the time included the mechanical movement of the sails and the electrical current applied to the steel product. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety health standard 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 401 Rose Avenue S.E., Massillon, OH 44646. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety health standard 1910.147(d)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 942545, citation number 1, item number 11 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.