OSHA Inspection: VALDEZ FLOORING & GRANITE

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    (a)    Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 2012 the forklift was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed Sample Abatement Certification Letter).

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user did not see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a manufacturers nameplate was present on the Caterpillar forklift used in the establishment.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before July 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the employees were trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks, in that operators were not trained to use the Caterpillar T50B.  This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of improper forklift operation.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Abatement Note:  Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.     (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 21012, the employer did not cover a junction box located on the west wall of the building.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were required by the employer:    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented in the workplace when the employer required the use of respirators during fabrication operations.  Employees are required to use Gerson N95 respirators.    Abatement Note:  The written program shall include at least the following:    (1)	Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;    (2)	Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;    (3)	Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators;    (4)	Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;    (5)	Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfection, storing, inspection., repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;    (6)	Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;    (7)	Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situation;    (8)	Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and    (9)	Procedure for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employees were fit tested or required to use a respirator in the workplace:    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 2012,  the employer did not ensure that employees who are required to wear a Gerson N95 respirator had received medical evaluations.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: On and before July 11, 2012, two fire extinguishers were beyond their yearly maintenance check.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace specific written hazard communication program which describes how the specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met. Examples of chemicals used by employees are acetone, and various types of expoxy.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 16, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemicals in such a way that they were readily accessible to employees.    (a)	Valdez Flooring & Granite, 5454 Washington St., Unit #11, Denver, CO 80216: The employer did not maintain copies of the material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in the workplace in an area that was readily accessible to the employees. The employer did not have any material safety data sheets onsite.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").