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

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. (a) On or about September 2, 2025, the employer had not provided employees with the proper hand protection when filtering grease from the fryers, in-that employees were using plastic gloves and not Insulated, heat-resistant gloves when pulling grease frying oil pan from the fryer. When employees pull the grease frying oil pan out of the fryer, the 300-345 degree fahrenheit frying oil / grease can splash exposing employees hands/arms to a burn hazard.