Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: On or about September 23, 2015, throughout establishment, where janitors used hazardous corrosive chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Greased Lightning Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser (corrosive, pH 12.5-13) and Ammoniated Window Cleaner (corrosive, pH 9-10), suitable facilities for quick drenching and/or flushing of the eyes (eyewash) and/or body (safety shower) were not provided for immediate emergency use: a) Pipe Plant near Edge Planner: The eyewash station was not suitable due to lack of maintenance, metal dusts build up and the water level was low and did not provide adequate flow. b) Pipe Plant next Men's Bathroom Entrance/Finishing Area: The eyewash station was not suitable due to lack of maintenance, metal dusts build up. c) Pipe Plant in the Expander Area: The eyewash/shower station was blocked by equipment installed around it and thus, not accessible for immediate emergency use. d) Coating Plant near Entrance to Coating Plant: The eyewash/shower station was not suitable due to lack of maintenance, metal dusts build up and the water level was low and did not provide adequate flow. e) Coating Plant next to water fountain in the Acid Rinse Area: The eyewash/shower station was not suitable due to lack of maintenance, metal dusts build up and the water level for the shower was low and did not provide adequate flow. Moreover, water temperature for the eyewash station was too hot.