OSHA Inspection: DALMATIAN FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:  (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc. at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615:  The mezzanine area was not guarded by a standard guardrail in that there was no intermediate rail.  This condition exposed the employee to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet.    Abatement Note:  The following is provided to assist in the abatement of this hazard:  (1)A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.  (2)A standard toeboard shall be 4 inches nominal in vertical height from its top edge to the level of the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. It shall be securely fastened in place and with not more than 1/4-inch clearance above floor level. It may be made of any substantial material either solid or with openings not over 1 inch in greatest dimension.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described 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, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks:   (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc., at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615:  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures.  This condition exposed the employees to chemical hazards by not being provided information and training concerning chemicals such as but not limited to degreasers, Simple Green and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, 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, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc. at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615:  The employer did not ensure all containers of hazardous chemicals were properly labeled, tagged or marked to identify the material in the container.  This condition exposed the employees to skin irritation as a result of contact with chemicals such as but not limited to degreasers, Simple Green and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc. at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615:  The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used by the employees and readily accessible to the employees.  This condition exposed the employees to skin irritation as a result of contact with chemicals such as but not limited to degreasers, Simple Green and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.     (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment, Inc. at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615: The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training concerning the hazardous chemicals in their work area.  This condition exposed the employees to chemical hazards by not being provided information and training concerning chemicals such as but not limited to degreasers, Simple Green and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a potential fall hazard associated with lifting personnel on a Crown forklift with a tote:   (a)Dalmatian Fire Equipment Inc., at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615: The Crown forklift with tote was used to lift employees and equipment approximately 8 - 10 feet in height. The employees were using the tote to move parts to and from an unprotected mezzanine for storage or use. The tote did not have any manufacturers marking or load rating capacity data plates. This condition exposed the employees fall hazards.   Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow ANSI B56.1  2005 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks paragraphs 4.17 and 7.37 concerning elevating personnel.

Issued

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:  (a)Dalmatian Fire and Equipment, Inc. at 14 Oak Ave., Eaton, CO 80615:  On or before March 26, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was completed in the detail required by the regulations, as referenced in 1904.7(b)(3).