OSHA Inspection: SALCO, INC.

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:     (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that the work rest on a Baldor grinding machine was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eight inch. The Baldor grinding machine was observed with an opening of approximately one quarter inch between the work rest and the abrasive wheel, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco,Inc. did not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue guard did not exceed one fourth inch. A Baldor bench grinder was observed with a gap of approximately 1 inch between the abrasive wheel and the tongue guard exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded shaft end(s) projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:     (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that rotating horizontal shafts did not project more than one half the diameter of the shaft. Lathe machine # 9 was operated with an unguarded rotating horizontal shaft of 2 inches in diameter. Shaft extended approximately 1.5 inches exposing employees to caught-in hazards.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws:     (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws. The 220V electrical cords connecting a Gusher coolant pump to the Retro table #5 showed signs of strain exposing the live inner wire insulation.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     (a) On or about April 1,2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that procedures were developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section. Employees in the cutting materials shop were exposed to amputation hazards by not putting a lockout on the HEM horizontal saw while changing the cutting blade.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").           Salco, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315019711, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on June 3, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5955 Sheridan Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003.

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. A compressed air nozzle in the cutting materials shop was observed with a tampered tip that allowed air pressure in excess of 50 p.s.i., exposing employees to air injection hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Salco, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315019711, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 3, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5955 Sheridan Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003.    Salco, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 310592860, citation number 1 , item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on December 3, 2007, with respect to a workplace located at 5955 Sheridan Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003.

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

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 employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that employees required to use respirators were provided with a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use such respirator. Employees in the polishing room were required to used both North half-face and Moldex N-95 respirators, without a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:   (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were annually fit tested. Employees in the polishing room were not fit tested prior to using such respirators.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that employees expected to be involved with incipient stage fire fighting, were provided with an educational program to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 5, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): 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 information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):   (a) On or about April 1, 2014, and at times prior, Salco, Inc. did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked. An unmarked 1 quart spray bottle with diluted degreaser was observed in the Lathe department, exposing employees to chemical hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").