Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1026(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of chromium (VI) was, or could reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit: The employer does not ensure that regulated work areas are established for employees who are, or could reasonably be exposed to airborne concentrations of hexavalent chromium in excess of the permissible exposure limit. This violation occurred on or about August 28, 2014 and at times prior thereto, in the chromium plating area; where the employer did not establish regulated work areas for employees working with hexavalent chromium. The facility contains two areas where chromium plating is done: a) The first set of dip tanks are found in the chemical storage area near a work room where employees prepare parts for chromium plating. All employees entering the building through the front entrance must pass through this plating area to access any other part of the facility; b) The second set of dip tanks are found in the back loading dock. Employees working in the grinding area must pass through this plating area to access the grinding area, mens restrooms, and break room.