Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees a) On or about November 4, 2015 lockout procedures were not utilized during set-up operations of the Schumag line #2 located in plant 2. An employee was observed performing the setting up of the equipment which included the changing of dies and other equipment as needed. Isolating devices were not affixed to the electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic energy sources. b) On or about November 4, 2015 lockout procedures were not utilized during maintenance operations of the Independent Medart located in plant 1. An employee was observed opening a barrier guard, reaching in, and retrieving a funnel guide Isolating devices were not affixed to the electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic energy sources. 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. 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 from fall hazards. Every 30 days thereafter, the employer shall submit a progress report stating how employees are being protected from fall hazards; 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 installed.