Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about February 27, 2024, the employer failed to provide suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes within the work area when employees were exposed to caustic chemicals to include, but not limited to Elco 8103, Elco 8801 and Elco 47911 when it is added to the kettles in the upper level of the Plant 5 South Building. The employer had not ensured the emergency eye wash/shower station was maintained in accordance to ANSI Z358.1, 2009. The emergency eyewash/shower station was not activated weekly to ensure operability and availability of water. b) On or about February 27, 2024, the employer did not provide a clear path to the eye wash station located by Kettle # 5. The eye wash station was blocked by a pallet jack full of material.