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

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures: (a) Mixing Room: Employees mix hazardous chemicals in an area where there is exposure to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects but the employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used protective footwear on or about December 6, 2016. (b) Production Area: Employees operate machines that mill pigment dispersions or are engaged in other related tasks in an area where there is exposure to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects but the employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used protective footwear on or about December 6, 2016.