OSHA Inspection: CABLE INC

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80571:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the required workplace hazard assessment for company operations.  Employees conduct operations such as, but not limited to, pouring rope sockets and hydrotesting and slickline operations requiring access to well heads.  These conditions potentially expose employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, inhalation hazards, burns, and falls.  Abatement Note:  The written certification that shall identify the following:  1.  The workplace evaluated;  2.  The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;  3.  The date(s) of the hazard assessment; and  4.  The document as a certification of hazard assessment.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer permitted an oxygen cylinder to be stored adjacent to oil and grease in the East shop of the facility.  The employer uses an oxygen cylinder for maintenance purposes.  The manifold containing the oxygen cylinder is adjacent to the benchtop and chemical storage areas.  This is less than 20 feet and there is not a noncombustible barrier separating the cylinder from the chemicals.  Chemicals include, but are not limited to, Shell Rotella T3 Heavy Duty Engine Oil 15W-40, Mystik Multipurpose Grease, and Farm and Ranch SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a fire and explosion hazard.  (b)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer permitted two oxygen and one acetylene tank to be stored adjacent to each other in the slickline trailer storage area of the West shop.  The tanks were capped and were not securely fixed to a cart or vertical surface.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a fire and explosion hazard.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2):  An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer had not made an initial determination of employee exposure to lead during the process of repairing rope sockets.  This process requires heating and pouring of lead to replace and repair cables.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical hazards associated with lead.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i):  The employer who has a workplace in which there is a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level did not inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of this regulation:  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer did not inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.  Employees are required to repair rope sockets which involves melting and pouring of lead.  This exposes employees to airborne lead.  The condition potentially exposes employees to chemical hazards associated with lead.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):  The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at Cable Inc which includes, but is not limited to:  (1)  Lead;   (2)  Shell Rotella T3 Heavy Duty Engine Oil 15W-40;   (3)  Mystik Multipurpose Grease; and;   (4)  Farm and Ranch SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  (a)  Cable Inc at 440 S Front Street, Sterling, CO 80751:  On and before April 18, 2012, the employer did not maintain a MSDS for each hazard chemical used in the workplace.  Employees use Shell Rotella T3 Heavy Duty Engine Oil 15W-40, Mystik Multipurpose Grease, and Farm and Ranch SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil as part of their routine truck maintenance.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).