LAFAYETTE, CO —
OSHA Inspection: WATSON MILLS AND DESIGN, LLC
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of WATSON MILLS AND DESIGN, LLC in 1589 S. 120TH ST., LAFAYETTE, CO 80026 (NAICS 321918). OSHA activity number 340466747.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WATSON MILLS AND DESIGN, LLC
- Site address
- 1589 S. 120TH ST.
- City
- LAFAYETTE
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80026
- Mailing
- 1589 S. 120TH ST., LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 321918
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1048 H01
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1048(h)(1): The employer did not select protective clothing and equipment based upon the form of formaldehyde that would be encountered, the conditions of use, and the hazard to be prevented: (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not select protective clothing and equipment based upon the form of formaldehyde that would be encountered, the conditions of use, and the hazard to be prevented. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc UCV-1010 white conversion varnish on cabinetry. The varnish contained formaldehyde. Employees had not been provided protective clothing to prevent exposure to the skin. This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $892.5
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.1048 N01
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1): The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program: (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc UCV-1010 white conversion varnish on cabinetry. The varnish contained formaldehyde. Employee had not participated in a training program with regards to formaldehyde. This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $892.5
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d): (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d). Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. primer, conversion varnish, glaze, and sealer on cabinetry. The products contained 2-butoxy ethanol, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene. The employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment had taken place. This condition potentially exposed employees to chemical hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.134 D01 III
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace: (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. primer, conversion varnish, glaze, and sealer on cabinetry. The products contained 2-butoxy ethanol, xylene, and toluene. Employee exposure to the above chemicals had not been determined. This condition potentially exposed employees to chemical hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1048 D01 I
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i): Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde: (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not ensure that employees of a workplace covered by this standard were monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. UCV-1010 white conversion varnish on cabinetry. The varnish contained formaldehyde. Employee exposure to formaldehyde had not been determined. This condition potentially exposed employees to a chemical hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- May 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)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 2/12/15, 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. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. primer, conversion varnish, glaze, and sealer on cabinetry. The products contained 2-butoxy ethanol, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene. The employer required that an employee wear a 3M tight fitting air purifying half mask respirator with OV/P95 cartridges. The employee did not receive a medical evaluation. This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard. (b)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/5/15, 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. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. primer, conversion varnish, glaze, and sealer on cabinetry. The products contained 2-butoxy ethanol, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene. The employer required that an employee wear a 3M tight fitting air purifying full face respirator with OV/P95 cartridges. The employee did not receive a medical evaluation. This condition potentially exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.134 K01
- Issued
- May 22, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators: (a)Watson Mills and Design LLC at 1589 S 120th Street, Lafayette, CO: On and preceding 4/15/15, the employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators. Employees in the finishing department sprayed Gemini Industries Inc. primer, conversion varnish, glaze, and sealer on cabinetry. The products contained 2-butoxy ethanol, xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene. The employer required that employees wear 3M tight fitting air purifying respirators with OV/P95 cartridges. The employees did not receive annual comprehensive respirator training. This condition potentially exposed the employees to a respiratory hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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