OSHA Inspection: AFCO STEEL, LLC

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was 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 hazard of being struck by forklifts:
(a)AFCO Steel LLC at 31455 County Road 39 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631:  On or
before
03/16/05, the employer did not provide back up alarms for the following
forklifts:
1)Yale forklift, model YA3655, serial number A877D01615x;
2)Yale forklift, model GDP360EANPCV161, s/n A877D01592x;
Both forklifts, which were originally equipped with working backup alarms,
included a
9 foot blind spot behind the cab.  The forklifts were used to transfer
steel from the
yard to the steel staging area, and also to move steel between
workstations in the
fabrication area.  With no backup alarms and with a large blind spot
behind the
vehicles, fitting, welding, and yard employees were exposed to struck by
and run over
hazards by the forklifts.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method included
following the
manufacturer's original specifications, and ensuring the back-up alarm is
in working order.

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Nov 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Nov 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Oct 7, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Sep 22, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,525 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to struck by hazards:
(a)AFCO Steel LLC at 31455 County Road 39 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631:  On or
before
03/16/05, the employer did not conduct annual or periodic inspections of
the 17
overhead wall jib cranes.  As a result, there was no assurance that these
cranes, which
were used to lift steel and other materials, were in good working order.
For example,
one jib crane, located near the steel staging area, included a deformed
hook, another
hook was missing its safety latch, and this crane did not have its rated
load capacity
stated on it.  Moreover, there were no records of inspection.  Condition
exposed
employees to struck by hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method included
conducting
periodic inspections, and keeping records of such inspections, in
accordance with American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.11, "Monorails and Underhung
Cranes," and ANSI
B30.16, "Overhead Hoists":
ANSI B30.11 - 1980 Section 11-2.1.3 provides that the hoist inspection
shall be
conducted in accordance with ANSI B30.16 - 1973.  In addition, ANSI B30.11
provides that a complete inspection of normal service equipment shall be
done
annually, and specifically lists inspection items to address.  Moreover,
ANSI B30.11
Section 11-2.1.4 provides that equipment which is used for standby service
shall also
be inspected annually.  Section 11-2.1.5 provides that dated evidence of
the inspection
of critical items shall be maintained.

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Sep 15, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Sep 22, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Sep 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Aug 8, 2005

Issued

Jul 21, 2005

Abate by

Oct 8, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced