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

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a. On or about April 8, 2019, the employer failed to select and require the use of hand protection against thermal burns for employees in coremaking process areas. Employees were exposed to thermal hazards and had an increased risk for burns due to the lack of appropriate PPE when applying the flammable Flow Coat materials and then igniting the applied material with a butane torch. b. On or about April 8, 2019, the employer failed to select and require the use of hand protection against thermal burns for employees in moldmaking process areas. Employees were exposed to thermal hazards and had an increased risk for burns due to the lack of appropriate PPE when applying the flammable Mold Wash materials and then igniting the applied material with a butane torch.