Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: At a worksite located at 4000 Continental Way, Springfield, MO: Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals in the form of lead. This was demonstrated on or about August 5, 2021, and at times prior to when employees ate and drank in the cafeteria where lead was present on various surfaces. These included but were not limited to, tabletops, meal preparation stations, and refrigerators. Failing to maintain surfaces that are as free as practicable from the accumulation of lead can create an ingestion hazard for employees. a) A wipe sample collected on a stainless steel table storing lunch boxes with microwave under that table showed levels of 19.80 micrograms per 100 cubic centimeters. b) A wipe sample collected on a stainless steel table with a microwave near a safety/quality poster showed levels of 18.42 micrograms per 100 cubic centimeters. c) A wipe sample collected on the door of a white refrigerator that was missing a handle showed levels of 10.40 micrograms per 100 cubic centimeters. d) A wipe sample collected on a stainless steel table storing lunch boxes near the entrance showed levels of 7.58 micrograms per 100 cubic centimeters.