OSHA Inspection: GRIFFITH MAINTENANCE, INC.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, two energized electrical outlets were not installed properly according to their listing and labeling. The employees who used the electrical outlets were exposed to possible electrical shocks.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, flexible cords were installed and used as substitute for fixed wiring. The flexible cords were used to provide power to the energized electric light fixtures inside a maintenance shed. The employees who used the electric light fixtures were exposed to electric shock.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wire ways, lamp holders, or other electrical parts:  (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, energized electric light fixtures inside a maintenance shed were installed where water was coming from a damaged roof. The light fixtures were not approved to be installed in wet or damp locations.The employees who used the light fixture were exposed to possible electric shock.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazardous communication program. The employees used hazardous chemicals including but not limited to the following:        1. Glyphosate herbicide      2. Surflan Pro herbicide      3. Pyroil brake fluid      4. 3M strength adhesive spray      5. Betco 77 liquid abrasive      6. Vinyl top wax      7. Ortho Bug-B-Gone      8. Ferti-lome      9. Other chemicals

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers or with the product identifier and pictures, symbols or combination thereof which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available  to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, Glyphosate herbicide chemical was inside a Gatorade bottle that was not labeled, tagged, or marked with the contents contained inside. The employees who used the chemical were exposed to serious hazards.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, the material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in use were not readily accessible to the employees working at the maintenance shed of the Pueblo Mall including but not limited to the following:  1. Glyphosate herbicide 2. Surflan Pro herbicide 3. Pyroil brake fluid 4. 3M strenth adhesive spray 5. Betco 77 liquid abrasive 6. Vinyl top wax 7. Ortho Bug-B-Gone 8. Ferti-lome 9. Other chemicals

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals prior to handling chemicals used at this work area including but not limited to the following:  1. Glyphosate herbicide 2. Surflan Pro herbicide 3. Pyroil brake fluid 4. 3M strength adhesive spray 5. Betco 77 liquid abrasive 6. Vinyl top wax 7. Ortho Bug-B-Gone 8. Ferti-lome 9. Other chemicals

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, three portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located, and readily accessible at the maintenance shop for employees' use. The employees had to travel around equipment and gasoline containers to access the portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   (a) On or about March 12, 2013 and at times prior, three portable fire extinguishers in the maintenance shed were not annually maintained. Two portable fire extinguishers were last maintained on January 2008 and one on October 1998.