OSHA Inspection: THARCO

Issued

Dec 20, 2004

Abate by

Apr 4, 2005

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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 burns, laceration, and fractures:
(a)Tharco at 13400 E. 39th Ave., Denver, CO 80239:  The employer did not
ensure each employee assigned to work on the T-Lam had been provided
appropriate, specific, and adequate training concerning the use of the
machine.
This hazard exposed the employees to hazards such as coming in contact with
the hot fin and rotating gears and product.
Abatement Note:  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement
method to
correct this hazard shall include the following:
(1)Prior to permitting an employee to work as the operator of the T-Lam,
the
employer ensure that each employee has successfully completed the training
required as discussed in paragraph (2) and (3) of this recommendation.
(2)Develop a written training program for the T-Lam consisting of a
combination
of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer
learning,
video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations
performed by
the trainer and practical exercises performed by the employees), and
evaluation
of the employee's performance with the T-Lam.
(3)The employer ensure each employee be trained to recognize the hazards
associated with the T-Lam and to understand the procedures to prevent
injury
and report hazards to the appropriate manager to have the hazard abated.
(4)All employee training and evaluation be conducted by persons who have
knowledge, training, and experience to train others and evaluate their
competence.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Dec 20, 2004

Abate by

Apr 4, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,100

Issued

Dec 20, 2004

Abate by

Apr 4, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced

Issued

Dec 20, 2004

Abate by

Dec 23, 2004

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced