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

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) 21st Century Production floor- ARI Lab area: Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to magnesium oxide, magnesium fluoride, acetic acid, silicon dioxide, and sodium hydroxide; while operating and cleaning a computer control chamber applying an anti-reflective coating to optical lenses. b) 21st Century Production floor- Blocking Area: Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to an alloy mixture containing bismuth, lead, indium, tin, and cadmium; while operating a blocking machine attaching a metal block to the optical lens. Hazard communication training was not in place; on or about 11/26/2021. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.