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

29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall 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. On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities such as operating crane, weighing raw materials, and/or any other activities wore metatarsal safety boots with heat resistant soles to protect against foot injury.