Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Pipe plant: On or about September 23, 2015, where employees are exposed to radiant energy, heat, hot metal, molten metal splash and/or flying sparks, such as, but not limited to when operating the automatic tack-welder machine, the employer failed to ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate hand protection, such as, but not limited to, dry/undamaged, fire/heat-resistant gloves.