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

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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: The employer does not ensure that employees use eye protection when operations present the potential of eye injury. This violation was observed on or about November 19, 2013, in the fabrication area, located in the northwest corner of the building, where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Jinshin brand drill press BPV3942 without wearing eye protection. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees use appropriate personal protective equipment.