Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for 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 wherever it is 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) Engine Room: The operator was required to use a portable ammonia direct-reading instrument when entering the engine room and when performing oil draining from the receiver located in a pit in the engine room. The employer did not ensure that the portable ammonia direct-reading instrument was worn properly, calibrate, tested, and not missing any parts; on or about November 14, 2016.