OSHA Inspection: WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC.

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the possibility of dropped loads and/or crushing
hazards:
(a)  Waste Management of Colorado Inc., Maintenance Shop: The job made
"A" frame mobile Dayton Hoist was not inspected for proper operation and
safety devices for malfunction. The "A" Frame hoist was not certified and
did
not indicate the rated load capacity of the frame. Wheels supplied on the
"A"
frame were not of the locking type to prevent movement of the frame while
lifting heavy equipment such as, but not limited to vehicle engines.
(b)  Waste Management of Colorado Inc., Yard Area: The Iowa Mold Tooling
company truck mounted boom, on vehicle number 631184, truck license plate
number 556-BHI, used to lift refuse containers was not in working order. A
current load test was not performed on the boom.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Abatement Note:  Warning tag (or citation copy) may be required for this
item (see
enclosed 1903.19; paragraph (i) Movable Equipment).
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct his hazard is
to:
(a) Perform frequent inspections at daily to monthly intervals as per ANSI
B-30-
16-1.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.2 on items such as:
1. All controls and operating mechanisms for improper
operation; daily.
2. All safety devices for malfunction; daily.
3. Deterioration or leakage in air systems.
4. Hooks for deformations, chemical damage, or cracks. Other load-bearing
components of the hoist; daily.
5. Load-carrying ropes.Visual inspection daily for wear, twist, distortion
or
improper dead-ending to the hoisting drum and other attachments. Check
chain
also for deposits of foreign material which may be carried into the hoist
mechanism.
(b) Perform periodic inspections at monthly to yearly intervals as per
ANSI B30.16
2.2.1.3, which includes the requirements specified above plus:
1.   Loose bolts or rivets.
2.   Cracked or worn drums or sheaves.
3.  Worn, corroded, cracked or distorted parts such as pins,
bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices. 4.
Excessive wear on motor or load brake.
5.   Excessive wear of chain, rope, load sprockets, drums, sheaves, and
chain
stretch.
6.   Hooks. Dye penetrants, magnetic particle or other suitable crack
detecting
inspections should be performed at least once per year.
7.   Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of
controller
contractors, limit switches and push button stations.
8.   Hook retaining nuts or collars and pins, welds or riveting used to
secure
the retaining members should be inspected.
9.   Supporting structure and trolley if used shall be inspected, for
continued
ability to support the imposed loads.
10.  Warning label for absence or illegibility.
(c) Written, dated and signed inspection reports and records should be made
monthly on critical items such as brakes, hooks, chains and ropes. Records
should be readily available.

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 26, 2002

Issued

Feb 20, 2002

Abate by

Feb 25, 2002