Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used and cleaned Sames airmix paint spray guns. 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 hand protection, the painter had paint on his hands and did not wear gloves that were protective against the chemicals used. b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, employees used adhesives, Formica F-140, Citrus cleaner and Glue-off and processed wood. The adhesive contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, heptane, acetone and toluene. The employer did not provide and ensure use of appropriate hand protection, employees were not provided gloves that were protective against chemicals in the adhesive. 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 hand protection, employees did not wear gloves that were protective against the fiberglass and paints.