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

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: a) At the facility: On January 29, 2013, the employer did not make reasonable estimate of exposure to silica, concrete dust and polymers when employees chiseled out hardened material from mixing machines, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. b) At the facility: On January 29, 2013, the employer did not make reasonable estimate of exposure to N-methylacetamide (DOW recommended exposure limit 1 ppm TWA, 5 ppm excursion limit) in applying Dow 890-SL sealant, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. c) At the facility: On January 26, 2013, the employer did not make reasonable estimate of exposure to formaldehyde (PEL 0.75 ppm), a by-product of combustion when employees cut used chemical drums last containing Dow 890-SL, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. d) At the facility: On January 26, 2013, the employer did not make reasonable estimate of exposure to petroleum distillates (PEL 500 ppm) in 142 Solvent 66/3 used in the parts washer, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard.