Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall 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. On or about November 07, 2017, at the above referenced worksite, employees performing residential roofing operations were operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face shields. The employer failed to ensure all exposed employees were provided with and required to wear all necessary personal protective devices. Employees were thereby exposed to struck-by/eye hazards from falling/flying debris. The employer, Edgar Chavez Sanchez Dba E & G Exteriors LLC / E&G Exteriors / Edgar Chavez Roofing / Edgar Sanchez, and/or Luis Sanchez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1152308, citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on December 23, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1007 Stanbridge Drive, Wylie, TX 75098. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.