OSHA Inspection: ARVADA AUTO WRECKING

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying objects while pulling parts from damaged automobiles, and chemicals such as battery acid (corrosive) and coolant (serious eye irritant), and did not protect their eyes by wearing safety glasses.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, the employer had not evaluated the work place to determine the hazards from which employees needed protection by using personal protective equipment.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees who handle and store used car batteries, from eye injuries by providing an eye wash station.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):  The employer did not certify that each fork lift operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, the employer did not certify that the fork lift operators had been trained.  Certification must include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation, and the certification shall be updated at least once every three years.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jun 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts of electrical equipment that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from an outlet with melted plastic and burns on the face plate where a plug can be inserted.  The outlet was energized.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program which includes labeling, safety data sheets and training.  In the work place employees encounter many chemicals including but not limited to, gasoline (flammable; carcinogen; target organs are the liver, kidneys, bladder, blood, bone marrow, nervous system), motor oil (skin irritant; carcinogen; can cause dizziness and drowsiness; motor oil will burn), battery acid (corrosive), and coolant (corrosive to skin; respiratory irritant; serious eye irritant; carcinogen; target organs for repeat exposure include kidneys and reproductive organs).   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to containers of hazardous chemicals that were not labeled, including but not limited, a large container of used motor oil.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 24, 2016

Abate by

Jul 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a)  On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior,the employer had not train employees on the new hazard communication information including the label elements, pictograms, and safety data sheets format, that was required to be completed by December 1, 2013.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").