OSHA Inspection: A-1 BASE

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer did not guard the chuck on the JET Equipment and Tools Geared Head Bench Lathe.  Employees use this daily as part of normal business operations to clean and smooth parts.  This condition potentially exposes employees to caught-in hazards due to rotating parts.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the bench grinder located in the builder area was used without a work rest.  The bench grinder is used to sharpen carbide tool bits.  This condition potentially exposes employees to caught-in and projectile hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the bench grinder located in the build area was not equipped with a tongue guard on the grinding wheel.  This condition exposed employees to a projectile hazard.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous and effective:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the path to ground for the bench grinder located in the build area was continuous.  This condition exposed the employee to an electrical shock hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer did not guard the pulley on the alternator tester.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a caught-in hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):  Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer did not guard the belt on the alternator tester.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a caught-in hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(a)(1):  Conductors used as equipment grounding conductors were not identifiable and distinguishable from all other conductors:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer did not identify and distinguish the grounding conductor on the hydraulic press.  All wires on the unit were black.  This condition potentially exposes employees to an electrical hazard.  (b)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer did not identify and distinguish the grounding conductor on the disconnect powering the alternator tester.  All wires on the unit were black.  This condition potentially exposes employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(a)(3):  Grounding terminals or grounding type devices on receptacles, cord connectors, or attachment plugs were used for purposes other than grounding:     (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer permitted the use of a grounding-type device on the disconnect to the alternator tester.  The ground and the neutral on the unit were tied together.  This condition potentially exposes employees to an electrical or fire hazard.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer used flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring in the builder and storage areas of the facility.  Flexible cords are mounted in the ceiling and wrapped around the metal frame of the ceiling to power equipment.  This condition potentially exposes employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.  (b)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the employer used temporary conduit as a substitute for fixed wiring in the builder area of the facility.  The conduit between the unit and the power source was not permanent.  This condition potentially exposes employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  The average p.s.i. measured on one compressed air nozzle in the Builder section of the shop was approximately 55 p.s.i.  The compressed air is used to blow off parts for cleaning and repair.  This condition potentially exposes employees to projectile hazards from flying debris and respiratory hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel located adjacent to the Alternator Tester had appropriate labels identifying the breakers.  This condition potentially exposes employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A):  The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts was less than 3.0 feet:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before October 22, 2012, the electrical panel located in the shop was blocked by the JET Equipment and Tools Geared Head Bench Lathe preventing access to the panel.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  (a)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a container of Stoddard solvent was labeled with the identity and health warnings associated with the chemical.  This chemical is used in the shaker for cleaning grease and oil off parts.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  (b)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a reservoir of Stoddard solvent was labeled with the identity and health warnings associated with the chemical.  This reservoir is part of a shaker system that is used for cleaning grease and oil off parts.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  (c)  A-1 Base at 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before July 17, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a secondary container of hydraulic oil was labeled with the identity and health warnings associated with the chemical.  This container is used for testing DC motors.  This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.  Abatement Note:  Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled with the following information:  (1)  Identity of the hazardous chemical(s); and,  (2)  Appropriate hazard warnings with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical(s).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).