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

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer did not provide respirator users with information contained in Appendix D to this section("Information for employees using respirators when not required under this standard") when voluntary respirator use was permissible: a) 21st Century Production floor- ARI Lab area: Employees voluntarily used a 3M 5101 half face elastomeric respirator while cleaning and loading hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to magnesium oxide, magnesium fluoride, acetic acid, silicon dioxide, and sodium hydroxide into a computer control chamber applying an anti-reflective coating to optical lenses. b) 21st Century Production floor- Sandblasting Area: Employees voluntarily used an MSA 808076 Comfo Classic elastomeric respirator with particular filters while engaging in an enclosed system sandblasting operation. During this process, employees removed excess anti-reflective coating materials from the lens. Information contained in Appendix D was not provided by the employer; on or about 12/15/2021. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.