OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN COLORADO SERVICES & RECYCLING

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) On or about May 6, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not complete a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate PPE for use of workplace chemicals.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a) On or about May 6, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not provide appropriate eye protection (chemical goggles) for employees working with liquid chemicals where splash hazards exist.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      (a) On or about May 6, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not require employees exposed to liquid chemicals to wear hand protection.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).