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OSHA Inspection: REPUBLIC STEEL

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of REPUBLIC STEEL in 2633 8TH STREET NE, CANTON, OH 44704 (NAICS 332111). OSHA activity number 346604937.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
REPUBLIC STEEL
Site address
2633 8TH STREET NE
City
CANTON
State
OH
ZIP
44704
Mailing
2633 8TH STREET ATTN: MATTHEW WALKER, CANTON, OH 44704
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332111
Employees
300
Ownership type
A

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A03

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $7,366 · Current $3,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  On or about March 30, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the walking working surfaces located in basement of 3-Shop were free of water/flooding hazards. Employees have to check several sump pumps located in the basement area to ensure that they are working.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3500
  • — Z (S) $7366

1910.22 C

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $7,366 · Current $3,500 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.22(c):(c) Access and egress.  The employer must provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  On or about March 30, 2023, the employer did not provide a safe means of access and egress to employees required to check the sump pumps and water levels of the flooded basement located at the 3-Shop.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3500
  • — Z (S) $7366

1910.28 B03 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $14,733 · Current $5,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(i):The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: covers, guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, or personal fall arrest systems, as required by sub-items A through D of this section.  On or about March 30, 2023,  the employer did not ensure employees performing maintenance on the straighteners, who are required to climb beams and go between sections 2, 3, and 4, are protected from falling though gaps/holes to the lower level below.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5000
  • — Z (S) $14733

1910.147 C06 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $12,278 · Current $5,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about March 30, 2023,  the employer did not ensure that a periodic (annual) inspection of the energy control procedures for the flex cast straightener had been conducted. Hazardous energies present on equipment includes but is not limited to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and water.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5000
  • — Z (S) $12278

1910.141 D01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  On or about March 30, 2023, the washing facilities/restrooms located at the 3-Shop, 9-Furnace, and Melt shop were not maintained in a sanitary condition.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.141 D03 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.141(d)(3)(iii):Body soap or other appropriate cleansing agents convenient to the showers shall be provided as specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section.  On or about March 30, 2023, the employer was not providing body soap or cleansing agents to employees who are required to shower under 1910.1025(i)(3)(ii).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.141 D03 V

Other-than-serious 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2023
Abate by
Sep 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.141(d)(3)(v):Employees who use showers shall be provided with individual clean towels.  On or about March 30, 2023, the employer was not providing towels to employees who are required to shower under 1910.1025(i)(3)(ii).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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