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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affected respirator performance and reliability: a) 9000 River Rd, Delair, NJ, 08110- Anodizing: Employees were instructed to enter the caustic tank to clean out residue manually using water and shovels. The caustic tank was drained and normally contains a 50% solution of sodium hydroxide. The 3M dust mask selected and provided by the employer for voluntary use was not appropriate to protect employees from the hazards of exposure to sodium hydroxide resulting in an employee developing a chemical inhalation injury requiring treatment, on or about 2/3/2017. b) 9000 River Rd, Delair, NJ, 08110- Anodizing: Employees were instructed to manually clean residue around the outside of the caustic tank using shovels. The caustic tank normally contains a 50% solution of sodium hydroxide that overflows to the outside of the tank into a sparger unit. The 3M dust mask selected and provided by the employer for voluntary use was not appropriate to protect employees from the hazards of exposure to sodium hydroxide resulting in employees developing chemical inhalation injuries requiring treatment, on or about 2/4/2017 and 2/5/2017. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.