OSHA Inspection: REYNOLDS POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, INC

Issued

Nov 18, 2008

Abate by

Dec 15, 2008

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

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 burns and bodily injury from hot steam from leaking or
ruptured pressure-
retaining equipment:
(a)Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc. & 607 Hollingsworth St., Grand
Junction, CO 81505: On and before August 25, 2008, the employer did not
ensure annual inspections were completed on the Parker boiler, serial #
NB34146. The condition exposed employees to the hazard of possible burns
and injuries caused by fragments due to possible leakage, rupture, or
failure.
Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to
correct this hazard is to establish an operating, inspection and
maintenance program for
boilers as stipulated in the Colorado Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rule 7
CCR 1101-5,
Effective July 31, 2006.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement Certification Letter").