Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): 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, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever 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. a. Dowa THT America, Inc. located in Bowling Green, OH: On or about October 29, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with protective equipment for the arms and torso when making chemical additions and taking samples from the tanks on the LS dipping and coating line. Employees were exposed to substances such as potassium thiocyanate, sodium bisulfite, and potassium hydroxide which can cause severe skin burns.