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

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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: a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns which pose high pressure injection hazards. The products sprayed contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, acetone, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, methanol, toluene and xylene. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for the employees. b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used nail guns, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off when processing wood. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for employees who conducted the operations. c) Paint Department: On or about August 10, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees changed the spray booth filters which contained fiberglass and dried paints. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate eye and face protection for the employees.