OSHA Inspection: NIDI TEC INC

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $42,000 · Current $26,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s):    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, loads were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs.  Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment.  The rated capacity of the Hyster powered industrial truck without the attachment was 7,200 pounds at a load height of 182 inches and load center of 36 inches.  The employer had not updated the decreased rated capacity of the powered industrial truck with the attachment.  Bundles of seven slabs, weighing approximately 8,400 pounds, were moved.  Bundles of five slabs, weighing approximately 6,500 pounds were moved.  The back end of the powered industrial truck lifted when moving such loads.  The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight.  The employer did not ensure that loads were within the rated capacity of the Hyster powered industrial truck with attachment.  This condition exposed employees to tip over and crushing hazards.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6):  An industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts.  Additional counterweighting of the truck was done without approval by the truck manufacturer:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, an industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs.  The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight for its overloaded condition.  The employer did not obtain approval from the manufacturer for the addition of the granite pieces counterweight from the manufacturer.  This condition exposed employees to tip over and crushing hazards.    (b) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, an industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs.  The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight for its overloaded condition.  The employer moved the propane fuel tank and cradle mount from its position on the tail.  The propane tank was placed freely upon the chassis behind the operator's seat.  The employer did not obtain approval from the manufacturer for the re-positioning of the propane tank from the manufacturer.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that an employee worked in the shadow of a bundle of granite slabs while a forklift set the bundle onto an A-frame support:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that an employee worked in the shadow of a bundle of granite slabs while a forklift set the bundle onto an A-frame support.  An employee operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck to transport bundles of granite slabs from the slab yard to A-frame storage racks in the warehouse.  A bundle of five slabs, weighing approximately 6,500 pounds, was suspended from a single hook at the end of a forklift attachment using wire rope slings.  The A-frame racks were positioned perpendicular to and butted to the exterior wall.  An employee entered the "shadow" of the slabs to remove the wire rope slings from the hook.  This condition exposed the employee to a crushing hazard.    Abatement Note: Among other methods, feasible abatement methods include:  1.  Avoid manual lifting of stone slabs where possible. Use mechanical aids (slab dollies, suction lifts, scissor clamps, etc.). Lift only loads that can be safely handled.  2.  Use the proper material handling equipment, such as an overhead crane with appropriate approved attachments, or a forklift truck equipped with appropriate and approved boom attachments and lifting devices, or other equipment to assist with the unloading and loading of slabs.  3.  Place the clamp on the secure area of the stone when moving and/or lifting a slab with a scissor clamp. Placing the clamp over a weak vein can cause the stone to break and fall. Clamps should be used only on grade "A" marble and other solid stones without flaws, open seams, or cracks.  4.  Inspect all slabs for fractures or other potential causes of collapse prior to rigging.  5.  Assure that a suction cup is rated to lift these types of finishes when moving unpolished slabs with a suction cup lifter.  6.  Do not use scissor clamps on equipment operating on uneven surfaces.  7.  Never stand under, near or in the fall shadow of a slab when moving it with an overhead crane. Use a tag line to control slabs being supported or moved while suspended from a crane cable to prevent them from falling or toppling.  8.  Always walk at the end of the slab. Never walk in the "fall shadow" of a slab. The "fall shadow" is the area on both sides of the slab where the slab could land and topple if it were to fall.  9.  Assure that dollies used to move stone slabs are designed to support the weight of the slab.  10.  Have employees walk on either end of the dolly to support the slab.  11.  Raise the load only as far as necessary to clear the road surface or obstacles when using powered industrial trucks.  12.  Only handle loads within the rated capacity of the truck when using powered industrial trucks.  13.  Remove the supports and bracing from the stone slab bundles inside shipping/storage containers using a sequence that does not allow for the other slabs to shift or collapse.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Storage of material created a hazard (e.g., by sliding or collapsing):    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, storage of material created a hazard (e.g., by sliding or collapsing).  Large granite slabs were stored upon metal A-frame racks.  The employer utilized a mix of GranQuartz model 750252 racks, rated for 12,000 pounds per side of the A-frame, and metal racks of unknown manufacture and capacity.  Fourteen granite slabs, weighing approximately 13,000 pounds, were stored on one side of an A-frame rack of unknown manufacture and capacity.  The employer did not ensure that the rack of unknown manufacture and capacity was designed to support 13,000 pounds on one side of the A-frame.  This condition exposed employees to a crushing hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2): The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel was not in accordance with NFPA 58-1969 "Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases":  (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel was in accordance with NFPA 58-1969 "Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases".  Employees operated Hyster model S120XL and Yale model GLP060PDNUAE080 powered industrial trucks while transporting granite slabs.  The powered industrial trucks were propane fueled.  Full and empty propane gas cylinders were stored inside the building, adjacent to the large overhead door which was used by forklift and pedestrian traffic.  The employer did not ensure that propane gas cylinders were stored in accordance with NFPA 58-1969.  This condition exposed employees to a fire or explosion hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified per 29 CFR 1910.178(l):    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified per 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  Employees operated Hyster model S120XL and Yale model GLP060PDNUAE080 powered industrial trucks while transporting granite slabs.  Two employees operated the Yale powered industrial truck to transport single granite slabs.  The employees had not completed training and evaluation with regards to competency to operate the Yale powered industrial truck.  This condition exposed employees to a powered industrial truck hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator's performance was evaluated at least once every three years:  (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator's performance was evaluated at least once every three years.  Employees operated Hyster model S120XL and Yale model GLP060PDNUAE080 powered industrial trucks while transporting granite slabs.  One employee, who operated both powered industrial trucks, had not had his performance evaluated since October 10, 2012.  This condition exposed the employee to a powered industrial truck hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that industrial trucks were examined before being placed in service.  Employees operated Hyster model S120XL and Yale model GLP060PDNUAE080 powered industrial trucks while transporting granite slabs.  The powered industrial trucks were not inspected before being placed into service.  This condition exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:      (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that sling(s) and fastenings were inspected each day or during use and were removed from service when damaged or defective.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting granite slabs.  Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment.  A 5/8" diameter wire rope sling used on 1/28/16 had five or more broken wires in one strand from previous use.  The employer did not inspect the wire rope sling and remove the wire rope sling from service at the time of the damage.  This condition exposed employees to a crush hazard.    (b) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that sling(s) and fastenings were inspected each day or during use and were removed from service when damaged or defective.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting granite slabs.  Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment.  The safety latch of the hook was damaged and inoperative.  The employer did not inspect the safety latch and remove the hook from service at the time of the damage.  This condition exposed employees to a crush hazard.    (c) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not ensure that sling(s) and fastenings were inspected each day or during use and were removed from service when damaged or defective.  Employees operated a Yale model GLP060PDNUAE080 powered industrial truck while transporting granite slabs.  A single slab of granite was suspended from a clamp connected to the hook of the forklift's attachment.  The safety latch of the hook was damaged and inoperative.  The employer did not inspect the safety latch and remove the hook from service at the time of the damage.  This condition exposed employees to a crush hazard.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed, implemented or maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc had not developed, implemented or maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  Employees performed duties related to the sale of granite slabs.  The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program related to hazardous chemicals in their work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Kleen Strip Lacquer Thinner;  2.  Kleen Strip Mineral Spirits;   3.  Propane;  4.  Sherwin Williams Acrylic Latex Floor Enamel;  5.  Job Master Wax Stripper;  6.  Ortho Weed B Gone Max; and  7.  Grass and Weed Killer.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  Employees performed duties related to the sale of granite slabs.  The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in the work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Kleen Strip Lacquer Thinner;  2.  Kleen Strip Mineral Spirits;   3.  Propane;  4.  Sherwin Williams Acrylic Latex Floor Enamel;  5.  Job Master Wax Stripper;  6.  Ortho Weed B Gone Max; and  7.  Grass and Weed Killer.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.  Employees performed duties related to the sale of granite slabs.  The employer had not provided information or training on hazardous chemicals in the work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Kleen Strip Lacquer Thinner;  2.  Kleen Strip Mineral Spirits;   3.  Propane;  4.  Sherwin Williams Acrylic Latex Floor Enamel;  5.  Job Master Wax Stripper;  6.  Ortho Weed B Gone Max; and  7.  Grass and Weed Killer.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,800 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, modifications and additions which affected capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals were not changed accordingly.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial trucks while transporting granite slabs.  A yellow attachment, of unknown manufacture and capacity, was used to lift bundles of five to six slabs.  A bundle of five slabs weighed approximately 6,500 pounds.  The addition of the attachment affected capacity.  The employer had not received manufacturer's written approval, nor had the capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates been updated.  This condition exposed employees to tip over and crushing hazards.    Nidi Tec Inc was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection 622018, Citation 1, Item 1 and was issued on November 26, 2012, and affirmed as a final order on December 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5686 Logan Court, Unit C, Denver, CO.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,800 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Employer did not use wire rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one:    (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not use wire rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one.  Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting granite slabs.  Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment.  Two 5/8" diameter wire rope slings used to support five slabs weighing approximately 6,500 pounds were not marked with the safe working load for the types of hitches used.    Nidi Tec Inc was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 622018, Citation 1, Item 2 and was issued on November 26, 2012, and affirmed as a final order on December 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5686 Logan Court, Unit C, Denver, CO.

Issued

Jul 6, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

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) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/29/16, Nidi Tec Inc 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 performed duties related to the sale of granite slabs.  The employees were potentially exposed to chemical, struck-by, crushing, and flying object hazards, including but not limited to the following:  1.  Struck-by hazards while working with or in the area of powered industrial trucks; 2.  Crushing hazards while working with granite slabs; 3.  Chemicals hazards while working with Kleen Strip Lacquer Thinner, Kleen Strip Mineral Spirits, Propane, Sherwin Williams Acrylic Latex Floor Enamel, Job Master Wax Stripper, Ortho Weed B Gone Max, or Grass and Weed Killer; and 4.  Flying object hazard when rigging slabs for transport.