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

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(i): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees used appropriate protective work clothing that prevented contamination of the employee and the employees' garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. Employees did not use appropriate protective work clothing while performing these activities. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. Employees did not use appropriate protective work clothing while performing these activities. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.