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

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: A. Roof: On, or about, January 27, 2016, employees performing maintenance activities on the roof of the building were not provided with fall protection equipment or the equivalent. The fall distance from the roof was estimated to be between 24-25 feet. B. Coating Department: On, or about, January 30, 2016, employees performing preventative maintenance on the Coater three oven cover hydraulic units were not provided with safe access and fall protection equipment while servicing the equipment that was located on a building ledge approximately 15 feet above the floor. C. Oxidizer Pad: On, or about, February 4, 2016, employees performing trouble-shooing and/or maintenance on the top of the Smith incinerator were not provided with safe access and fall protection equipment when they had to step off the access platform and up onto the incinerator housing. The fall distance was approximately 29 feet. D. Oxidizer Pad: On, or about, February 4, 2016, employees who calibrated and replaced thermocouple sensors on the ARI incinerator were not provided with fall protection equipment when they accessed the top of the ductwork to access the side of the unit. The fall distance was approximately 7 feet.