OSHA Inspection: WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO, INC.

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe were taken out of service until restored to safe operating conditions. Employees were exposed to crush-by hazards in that a JCB 930 forklift was operated without a functional seatbelt assembly.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required. Operators of a JCB 930 forklift were not certified as trained and evaluated.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · 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 February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 pounds per square inch. Employees used compressed air for cleaning purposes at pressures in excess of 105 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").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that portable grinders with abrasive wheels were provided with safety guards. Employees in the compressor room were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards while using an unguarded Bosch 1811 portable angle grinder.              Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that equipment with evidence of damage was removed from service and repaired prior to use by employees. Employees in the compressor room were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards in that a Powermax 65 plasma cutter was used with a spliced connection cord between the unit housing and the plug.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th:  (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not insure that the OSHA 300 A injury and illness logs for the previous year were posted as required.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

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 February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear MSA half- face respirators were provided with a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use such respirator.  Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:     (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear MSA half- face respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible without subjecting employees to injuries. In the main shop, access to a  fire extinguisher was blocked by a parts washing station.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item

Issued

Mar 27, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  (a) On or about February 10, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that each container of radiator coolant in the main shop was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required under this section.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").