Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for the eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whenever 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: The employer does not provide and ensure the use of flame-resistant clothing (FRC) to protect employees from burns due to potential flash fires. This violation was most recently documented as occurring as outlined below: On or about May 17, 2017 through May 31, 2017, the employer failed to provide and ensure the use of flame-resistant clothing (FRC) necessary to protect employees from burns due to potential flash fires associated with combustible grain dust(s)/particulates in the milling, packaging, and bulk load out areas. Employee uniforms for mill operators, packaging employees, and bulk load-out employees were made of 100% spun polyester fabric. To abate this violation, the employer must provide and ensure the use of FRC clothing where there is potential for exposure flash fires associated with combustible grain dust(s)/particulates. Appropriate guidance on FRC can be found in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard 2113 "Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire, 2015 ed."