COLORADO SPRINGS, CO —
OSHA Inspection: COLORADO SINTERED METALS, INC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of COLORADO SINTERED METALS, INC in 835 EMORY CIRCLE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915 (NAICS 332117). OSHA activity number 309193142.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- COLORADO SINTERED METALS, INC
- Site address
- 835 EMORY CIRCLE
- City
- COLORADO SPRINGS
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80915
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332117
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3499
- Employees
- 40
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 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) On or about May 3, 2006 and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing injury while using the Dayton 1/2 ton hoist without performing daily to monthly inspections of the hoist. 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. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,225 · Current $1,225
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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to struck by hazards: (a) On or about May 3, 2006 and at times prior, The Morse, 185 Series Kontrol Karrier, below the hook lifting device, used to load the powdered coatings was not marked with the required markings such as but not limited to, the manufacturer's name, serial number, lifter weight, and rated load capacity. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1. Have the rated load of the lifting device determined and marked on the main structure or equivalent in accordance with ASME B30.20-1985, Section 20 1.2.1.Markings. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1225.00
- — Z (S) $1225.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 22, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $525 · Current $260 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $260.00
- — Z (S) $525.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 22, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.217 D09 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.217 D09 IV
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 22, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.217 E01 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,225 · Current $1,225
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1225.00
- — Z (S) $1225.00
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 22, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $875 · Current $430 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $430.00
- — Z (S) $875.00
1910.242 B
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 9, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,225 · Current $610 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $610.00
- — Z (S) $1225.00
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 10, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- May 5, 2006
- Abate by
- May 10, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309193142.
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