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

29 CFR 1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a. Pinnacle Industrial Enterprises, Inc. - Bowling Green, Ohio: On or about November 3, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees who use knives and scrapers to trim flashing from plastic wore adequate hand protection to protect from laceration injuries. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.