OSHA Inspection: APPLEGATE COLORADO, LLC

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $2,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(c)(5)(v)(b): For temporary heating such as curing concrete, drying plaster and similar applications, heaters (other than integral heater-container units) shall be located at least 6 feet from any LP-Gas container. This shall not prohibit the use of heaters specifically designed for attachment to the container or to a supporting standard, provided they are designed and installed so as to prevent direct or radiant heat application from the heater onto the container. Blower and radiant type heaters shall not be directed toward any LP-Gas container within 20 feet.    a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employee were operating a heater (Salamander) where the LP-Gas Container was less than 6 feet behind the heater.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

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 January 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were properly mounted and readily accessible to employees.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(4): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as a part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of appropriate equipment upon initial assignment and at least annually thereafter:  (a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employer designated employees to use fire extinguishers and  did not ensure that employees were effective trained in the appropriate use at least annually.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a) On or about January 12,, 2016, the employer did not ensure the shaft on the receiving end of the bagger (Cube) machine was guarded.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  (a) On or about January 12,, 2016, the employer did not ensure the Shredding machine shaft end adjacent the main office stairs was guarded.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:   a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure the sprocket wheels and chains on the front and back of the shredding machine were guarded.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:      a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employer did not firmly mount an electrical box, which was used in the bagging area.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(v): Illumination was not provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, and motor control centers installed indoors:   a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure the high voltage room had illumination to service equipment.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about January 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure the loading dock exit route was free and clear of obstruction.  The exit route was blocked with several steel gravity conveyors systems and a forklift.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").