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 May 23, 2023, maintenance employees were not provided and required to use body protection for the torso and extremities to prevent physical contact with corrosive chemicals while working in the extrusion department. During service and repair activities for mechanical fan components of the Tree Wash, employees were exposed physical contact hazards associated with ProClean Boil Out which contains sodium hydroxide and can cause severe skin burns.