OSHA Inspection: REPUBLIC STEEL

Issued

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $7,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2):The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about March 8, 2022 the employer did not ensure that daily inspections of overhead cranes had taken place prior to operation of the cranes on each shift. At the time of inspection cranes 422 and 427 were observed in operation without the inspection having taken place.

Issued

Aug 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $5,556 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(e)(1):Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  On or about June 10, 2022 the employer did not ensure that electrical enclosures located in the pump house were suitable for the wet or damp locations. Valves of the steam discharge system were in need of repair causing large amounts of steam inside the pump house. The accumulation of the steam caused a large abundance of water to constantly drip onto the electrical components.

Issued

Aug 15, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $79,761 · Current $30,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i):Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:  a) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022  the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 422 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to limit switches, operator chairs, bridge brakes, cab windows, and trolley couplers.   b) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022  the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 427 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to , bridge brakes, bridge wheels, and main hoist.   c)  Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022  the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 439 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to wire ropes, bridge brakes, cab windows, and trolleys.   d)  Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022  the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 441 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to rails, bridge brakes, cab windows, and main hoists.   Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1523368, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on September 24, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2633 8th Street NE, Canton, OH.