Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was 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. On or about March 4, 2019, at the west gun barrel tank, the employer failed to provide and ensure the use of outer flame retardant treated clothing (FRC) by an employee who used a propane torch to heat a pipe opening at the top of the west gun barrel top. The employee wore a non-flame resistant coat and was exposed to a fire at the west gun barrel.