OSHA Inspection: BUDGET HOME SUPPLY

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds):    (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not protect employees from injury in that employees use a home made man basket made of wooden 2x4s mounted on a forklift that was not designed by a manufacturer to serve specifically as a man basket. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of 10 feet.    [Construction Standard Referenced: 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv)]

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.306(j)(5): Electric equipment operating at more than 15 volts, including power supply cords, used with fountains was not protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters:    (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not protect employees from injury in that fountains in the main building were not plugged into ground-fault circuit interrupters in accordance with this standard. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards including but not limited to:  -denatured alcohol  -Windex  -Krud Kutter  -mineral spirits  -diesel fuel  -Goof Off  -latex paint  -oil-based wood stain

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

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 hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees in accordance with this standard. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards including but not limited to:  -denatured alcohol  -Windex  -Krud Kutter  -mineral spirits  -diesel fuel  -Goof Off  -latex paint  -oil-based wood stain

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,327 · Current $400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): At the end of each calendar year, an annual summary was not created for injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log:    (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or about 3/4/19, the employer did not at any time create or maintain OSHA 300A summaries for work-related injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,327 · Current $400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent:    (e) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or about 3/4/19, the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,327 · Current $400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:    (e) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or about 3/4/19, the employer did not electronically submit 2018 injury and illness data to OSHA by 3/2/2019.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

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):   (e) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or about 3/4/19, the employer did not perform the workplace hazard assessment to determine the hazards associated with tasks performed in the workplace to determine what personal protective equipment was needed to reduce employee exposure to hazards. Employees handle materials in the yard and warehouse as well as deliver building materials to customers. Employees also mix paint, clean areas of the store and handle returned items. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with performing job tasks without the required personal protective equipment.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not perform annual checks on fire extinguishers in the workplace. Fire extinguishers were at least two years out of date, with two being over a decade without inspection.   Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(4): Stored pressure dry chemical portable fire extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test were not emptied and subjected to applicable maintenance procedures every 6 years:   (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not ensure that hydrostatic testing was conducted on ABC fire extinguishers in the workplace. One expired in 2005 and the other in 2006. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2019

Abate by

Apr 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  (a) Budget Home Supply at 780 Boston Ave. Longmont, CO 80501: On or before 3/4/19 the employer did not protect employees from injury in that flexible extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. Flexible extension cords were strung throughout the facility and affixed in a permanent manner. Paragraph A prohibits the use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.