Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: The employer does not ensure that all employees performing grinding operations wear face protection as required by 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1). This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows: (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not ensure welders were using face shields while grinding. Tramont Manufacturing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461083, citation number 1, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 326 East Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee, WI. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that affected employees use appropriate eye and face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles during activities such as, but not limited to, grinding. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. The employer's certification that abatement is complete must include [in addition to the requirements in 1903.19(h)], the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees have been informed of the abatement. The employer must also submit documents demonstrating that abatement is complete to include, but not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.