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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees exposed to contact with molten lead, partially solidified lead and hot surfaces such as dies and castings were wearing synthetic clothing that would readily ignite, melt and stick to the skin. The employer provided employees with uniforms made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric: a.Die cast operators performing activities such as but not limited to hand charging the melting pot, removing castings from the machine, working near the automatic ladle, working near parts of the machine and skimming the melting pots were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten lead, partially solidified lead and hot surfaces. While performing these activities employees were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65 polyester/35cotton blended fabric. b.Post cast operators performing activities such as but not limited to hand charging the melting pot, removing posts from the machine, working near hot parts of the machine and skimming the melting pots were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten lead, partially solidified lead and hot surfaces. While performing these activities employees were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. Feasible abatement methods could include but are not limited to: 1.Require employees to wear clothing made of fabric that is made of natural fibers such as 100cotton or wool. Disclaimers: The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method.