OSHA Inspection: COLORADO HEIRLOOMS INC

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):  The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing  conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section.  A hearing conservation program is required when employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:      (a)   Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 16, 2016, the employer did not implement a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. An employee wore a Quest NoisePro dosimeter while performing machining, sanding, and other wood working job tasks.  The employee was exposed to a sound level  of 89.3 dBA which corresponds to a dose percentage of 91.6%. This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of noise induced hearing loss. Noise monitoring was conducted for 460 minutes.          (b) On August 16, 2016 an employee wore a Quest NoisePro dosimeter while performing machining, sanding, and other wood working job tasks.  The employee was exposed to a sound level  of 89.7 dBA which corresponds to a dose percentage of 96.6%. This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of noise induced hearing loss. Noise monitoring was conducted for 479 minutes.      (c) On August 16, 2016 an employee wore a Quest NoisePro dosimeter while performing machining, sanding, and other wood working job tasks.  The employee was exposed to a sound level  of 90.1 dBA which corresponds to a dose percentage of 102.7%. This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of noise induced hearing loss. Noise monitoring was conducted for 463 minutes.      (d) On August 16, 2016 an employee wore a Quest NoisePro dosimeter while performing machining, sanding, and other wood working job tasks.  The employee was exposed to a sound level  of 91.7 dBA which corresponds to a dose percentage of 127.5%. This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of noise induced hearing loss. Noise monitoring was conducted for 469 minutes.      (e) On August 16, 2016 an employee wore a Quest NoisePro dosimeter while performing machining, sanding, and other wood working job tasks.  The employee was exposed to a sound level  of 92.5 dBA which corresponds to a dose percentage of 142.1%. This condition exposed the employee to the hazard of noise induced hearing loss. Noise monitoring was conducted for 468 minutes.        Abatement Note: A Hearing Conservation Program shall consist of:  1.  Development and implementation of a noise monitoring program;  2.  Notification of employees who are exposed to noise doses in excess of the action level (50% dose);  3.  Baseline audiogram within six months of exposure at or above the action level with annual follow-up audiogram for purposes of tracking changes in employee hearing acuity;  4.  Providing a variety of hearing protection and requiring its use where employees are exposed to noise above the PEL, or have not received a baseline audiogram, or have experienced a standard threshold shift;   5.  Annual training with regards to effects of noise upon hearing, use of hearing protection, and the purpose of the audiometric testing; and  6.  Retention of all records including audiometric testing results and noise monitoring results.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Nov 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1): The cutting heads of each wood shaper, hand-fed panel raiser, or other similar machine not automatically fed, were not enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge.     (a)     Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the cutting heads of each inverted router, hand-fed panel raiser, or other similar machine not automatically fed, where not enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge. One employee used the shaper to make profile cuts. This condition exposed the employee to an amputation and laceration hazard.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $1,590 Reduced

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) Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the 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 29 CFR 1910.1200 for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met. Employees use chemicals in the finishing room and production area. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with the use of chemicals such as, but not limited to wood dust, lacquers, stains and adhesives.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.   (a) Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the employer did not provided 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 use chemicals in the finishing room and production area.  This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with the use of chemicals such as, but not limited to lacquers, stains, and adhesives.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 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)(2):    (a)   Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, 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 work in the wood shop production area as machinists, sanders and laborers.  The employer has implemented work rules for the use of PPE; however a workplace assessment has not been performed and certified by the employer. Employees performed cutting and sanding operations where they were exposed to flying particle hazards.     Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:       1)   Identifies the workplace evaluated;       2)   The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;       3)   The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and       4)   Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations:    (a)   Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of 29 CFR 1910.134, in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations. Employees used hand sanders and were required to wear particulate filtering facepiece respirators (dust masks).  This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  The written program shall include at least the following:    (1)   Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; (2)   Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; (3)   Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators; (4)   Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; (5)   Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfection, storing, inspection, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; (6)   Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators; (7)   Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situation; (8)   Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and (9)   Procedure for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:     (a)   Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form. Employees used hand sanders and other wood working saws and tools while working in the production area, generating air containments.  This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Oct 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): Employer did not use or keep logs of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300), summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (300-A), and injury and illness incident report forms (301), or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses.   (a) Colorado Heirloom, 1215 S Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537: On and before August 4, 2016, the employer did not establish logs of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300), summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (300-A), and injury and illness incident report forms (301), or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses.