LAKEWOOD, CO ·
OSHA Inspection: ANSWER INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ANSWER INC. in 8345 W. 16TH AVE., LAKEWOOD, CO 80214 (NAICS 561421). OSHA activity number 339076648.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ANSWER INC.
- Site address
- 8345 W. 16TH AVE.
- City
- LAKEWOOD
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80214
- Mailing
- 8345 W. 16TH AVE., LAKEWOOD, CO 80214
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561421
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- May 29, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electric equipment was free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: 1) On or about May 21, 2013, and at times prior, employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was free from recognized shock hazards. Voltage Leakage was found on the outer shell of appliances in the office break room. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $500
- · Z (S) $2100
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- May 29, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: 1) On or about May 21, 2013, and at times prior, employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in case of minor office fires. Employer did not train employees on the general principles of fire extinguisher use. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- May 29, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: 1) On or about May 21, 2013, and at times prior, employer did not use electrical power strips in accordance with instructions in the listing or labeling. Employer used power strips connected in series under cubicles to provide power to office equipment. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.305 C04
- Issued
- May 29, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Employer did not ensure that flush-mounted snap switches mounted in boxes, have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface: 1) On or about May 21, 2013, and at times prior, employer did not ensure that faceplates were installed on mounted electrical switches. At the time of inspection, a wall mounted switch in the call room was missing a faceplate. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- May 29, 2013
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, contrary to standard: 1) On or about May 21,2013, and at times prior, employer run a power strip cord through a hole in the wall in the main call room. Power strip providing power to office equipment. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339076648.
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