DENVER, CO ·
OSHA Inspection: EDGE DEMOLITION
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of EDGE DEMOLITION in 638 E COLFAX AVE, DENVER, CO 80204 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 340759950.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- EDGE DEMOLITION
- Site address
- 638 E COLFAX AVE
- City
- DENVER
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80204
- Mailing
- 5600 W 13TH AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- Yes
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238910
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jul 17, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) (a) Edge Demolition @ 638 E Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204: On or before February 4th 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees received training on the hazards of carbon monoxide and crystalline silica. A propane space heater and a gas-powered concrete saw were used inside a small indoor space with no outside ventilation. This condition exposed employees to elevated levels of carbon monoxide which required emergency medical attention. Employees were also potentially exposed to crystalline silica during concrete cutting operations.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.1200 H03
- Issued
- Jul 17, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): "Training." Employee training shall include at least: (i): Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area; (ii) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. (a) Edge Demolition @ 638 E Colfax Ave, Denver CO 80204: On or before February 4th 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees received training on the hazards of carbon monoxide. A propane space heater and a gas powered cement saw were used inside a small indoor space with no outside ventilation. This condition exposed employees to elevated levels of carbon monoxide which required emergency medical attention.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 340759950.
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