OSHA Inspection: A-DU WELL AUTO SALVAGE

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,400 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 caught-between and struck-by hazards:
a)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in Denver, CO: The
employer did not ensure only trained and authorized operators were
permitted
to operate the rough terrain forklift.  This condition exposed employees to
caught-between and struck-by hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B56.6-1992, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 5.16.1
"Only
trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a rough
terrain forklift truck.
Operators of rough terrain forklift trucks shall be qualified as to
visual, auditory, physical,
and mental ability to operate the equipment safely according to paragraphs
5.17 and all other
applicable parts of Section 5".
NOTE: The ASME B56.6-1992 Section 5.16.1 standard can be obtained by
contacting the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New Tork,
NY 10017.
b)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in Denver, CO: The
employer did not ensure an effective operator training program was
developed
and implemented.  This condition exposed employees to caught-between and
struck-by hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B56.6-1992, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 5.17.4
"An operator
training program should consist of the following:"
1)Careful selection of the operator, considering physical qualifications,
job attitude, and aptitude;
2)Emphasis on safety of stock, equipment, operator, and other personnel;
3)Citing of rules and whey there were formulated;
4)Basic fundamentals of rough terrain forklift truck and component design
as related to safety, loading, mechanical limitations, center of gravity,
stability, ect.;
5)Introduction to equipment, control locations, and functions.  Explain
how they work when used properly and problems when used
improperly;6)Supervised
practice on operating course remote from normal activity
and designed to simulate actual operations;
7)Oral, written, and operational performance tests and evaluations during
and at completion of the course;
8)Refersher courses, which may be condensed versions of the primary
course, and periodic, "on job" operator evaluation: and
9)Understanding of nameplate data and operator instructions and warning
information appearing on the rough terrain forklift truck.
Note: The ASME B56.5-1992 Section 5.17.4 standard can be obtained by
contacting the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York,
NY 10017.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,400 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 caught-between hazards:
a)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in Denver, CO: The
employer did not ensure employees were kept from working under the elevated
portion of rough terrain forklifts in that employees were permitted to work
under elevated vehicles in order to remove parts.  This condition exposed
employees to caught-between hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B56.6-1992, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 6.2.7
"Do not allow
anyone to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any rough terrain
forklift truck,
whether empty or loaded".
NOTE: The ASME B56.6-1992 Section 6.2.7 standard can be obtained by
contacting the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New Tork,
NY 10017.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,300 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 caught-between and struck-by hazards:
a)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in Denver, CO: The
employer did not ensure rough terrain forklift trucks were inspected prior
to
use and removed from service when unsafe conditions existed such as but not
limited to a missing gas cap, a missing engine cover, a cracked windshield,
hydraulic fluid leak, broken operator's panel, tires in poor condition, and
broken lights.  This condition exposed employees to caught-between and
struck-by hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B56.6-1992, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 6.5.1.1
"If the
rough terrain forklift truck is found to be in need of repair or in any
way unsafe, or if it
contributes to an unsafe condition, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the user's
designated authority, and the truck shall not be operated until it has
been restored to safe
operating condition.
NOTE: The ASME B56.6-1992 Section 6.2.7 standard can be obtained by
contacting the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New Tork,
NY 10017.
b)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in DEnver, CO: The
employer did not ensure the rough terrain forklift truck was inspected
prior
to
use.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B56.6-1992, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 6.5.1
"At the
beginning of each shift and before operating the rough terrain forklift
truck, check its
condition, giving special attention to":
1)Tires and their inflation pressure;
2)Warning devices;
3)Lights:
4)Lift and tilt systems, load-engaging means, chains, cables, and limit
switches;
5)Brakes;6)Steering mechanism; and
7)Fuel system(s).
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $500 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 caught-between hazards:
a)A-Du Well Auto Salvage & 5135 Emerson St. in Denver, CO: The
employer did not ensure the job-made base-mounted drum hoist was rated,
constructed, inspected, maintained, and operated in accordance with the
specifications of ASME B30.1-2001.  This condition exposed employees to
caught-between hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
ASME B30.7-2001, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Base-Mounted
Drum
Hoists.  Deficiencies per this document include all sections of Chapters
7-1, 7-2, and 7-3
addressing items such as but not limited to:
1)Absence of load ratings,
2)Absence of markings (load rating, drum size, rope size, rated power
supply);
3)Improper hoist and swinger mechanisms;
4)Braking systems;
5)Absence of guards;
6)Inspections of hoist, frames, welds, and ropes;
7)Testing of equipment;
8)Maintenance of equipment; and
9)Conditions set for operators.
NOTE: The ASME B30.7-2001 standard can be obtained by contacting the
American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Sep 22, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Sep 22, 2006

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Aug 4, 2006

Abate by

Aug 30, 2006