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

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. a. On or about April 19, 2018, throughout the Curing Room and Geese Curing area, employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while loading and unloading parts racks from autoclaves. The employer did not ensure PPE was provided and used to protect employees' arms, legs, and face from the burn hazards. b. On or about April 19, 2018, in the Geese Curing area, employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while performing mandrel finishing operations. The employer did not ensure PPE was provided and used to protect employees' arms and legs from the burn hazards.