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Standard Cited: 19100133 A01 Eye and face protection.
Inspection Nr: 1356576.015
Citation: 02008D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/01/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 04/01/2019
Final Order: 05/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2140
Substance: S050
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/07/2020 | $0.00 | 04/01/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2019 | $0.00 | 04/01/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2019 | $0.00 | 04/01/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 008D 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. 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 face when making chemical additions and taking samples from the tanks on the LS dipping and coating line. Employees were exposed to substances such as sodium bisulfite and potassium hydroxide which can cause severe skin and eye burns.