Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition where it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact: Location: The Boschertown Sanitary Sewer Project at or near 3400 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, MO 63301. On or about August 27 and 28, 2012, the employer did not ensure that appropriate chemical resistant gloves were provided to a worker who used methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and rags to wipe clean piping/valve surfaces prior to painting. a.) The employer allowed a painter to use nitrile coated Best Aegis HP54 gloves when solvent wiping using MEK; the Best chemical resistance chart states that nitrile is not recommended for use with MEK. b.) The employer provided Microflex Diamond Grip disposable latex gloves for use with MEK; the Microflex chemical resistance guide states that latex is not recommended for use with MEK.