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

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): (i) Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, and the equipment was not covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard: a) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees without fall protection were exposed to falls of less than 4 feet directly into the uncovered quench tank. Employees without fall protection occupied the upper surface of the tank wall while engaged in tank cleaning operations. b) On or about December 21, 2018, an employee without fall protection was exposed to a fall of less than 4 feet directly into processes tanks while attempting to remove parts which had fallen into tanks on line 1. Employees were exposed to burns from falling into molten salt at 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).