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

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided: a. Schiller Station - On or about June 8, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that employees were provided with adequate protective clothing to protect against skin contact with elemental mercury. Employees were exposed to skin contact with elemental mercury while torch cutting, tapping and, draining mercury boiler piping and related equipment. Employees were required to wear Multigard coveralls which were not designed to protect against skin contact with elemental mercury. Additionally, the coveralls were prone to tearing and burn holes from hot work activities. Note: Exposure to mercury may result in symptoms of nervous system toxicity including, but not limited to personality changes (irritability, shyness, nervousness), tremors, changes in vision (constriction or narrowing of the visual field), deafness, muscle incoordination, loss of sensation, and difficulties with memory. Other effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increases in blood pressure or heart rate, skin rashes, eye irritation, and kidney damage.