Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable. a. On or about August 09, 2017 at the above referenced worksite, employees engaged in residential remodeling activities were required to work with equipment likely to cause flying debris / particles, i.e. miter saw, pneumatic nail guns, and various power tools. The employer failed to ensure all employees used proper eye protection to protect them from the hazards associated with flying debris. Employees were there by exposed to possible eye injuries. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).