Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. On or about July 15, 2021, and at times prior thereto, three employees were using pneumatic nail guns and saws to cut and apply wood pieces on the walls of a residence under construction without the use of safety glasses, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris or projectiles.