OSHA Inspection: BLACK MOUNTAIN MANUFACTURING

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3220.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii):  Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:      (a)   Black Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. at 21662 W CR 52, Building 2 in Greeley, CO 80631:  On or before May 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that monthly inspections were conducted and certified for hooks that were used to lift material and equipment by the 5-ton, 1-ton, and 4K cranes in the facility.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1):  A thorough inspection of all ropes was not made at least once a month and a certification record which included the date of the inspection, signature of the person who conducted the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected was not kept on file where readily available to appointed personnel:      (a)   Black Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. at 21662 W CR 52, Building 2 in Greeley, CO 80631:  On or before May 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that monthly inspections were conducted and certified for all (wire) ropes that were used to lift and lower material and equipment by the 5-ton, 2-ton, and 4K cranes in the facility.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  (a) Black Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. at 21662 W CR 52, Building 2 in Greeley, CO 80631:  On or before May 9, 2019 the employer did not evaluate respiratory hazards for welding operations in order to determine effective level of respiratory protection and capture ventilation requirements inside Building 2.  This condition potentially exposed employees to respiratory hazards in the form of metal fumes.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  The employer did not examine industrial trucks at least daily before being placed in service for conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:     (a)   Black Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. at 21662 W CR 52, Building 2 in Greeley, CO 80631:  On or before May 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure powered industrial trucks were examined at least daily, in that the following conditions existed: 1. Nissan propane powered forklift had a damaged seat, non-operable horn, and unreadable data plate 2. Caterpillar diesel powered forklift had a damaged seat 3. Examinations were not conducted at least daily for operation of the electrical forklift and the JLG rough terrain forklift

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(i): Electrical equipment was not so located or enclosed that live parts would not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions:     Black Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. at 21662 W CR 52, Building 2 in Greeley, CO 80631:  On or before May 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that a cover was installed on an electrical box located overhead on the 2-ton gantry crane.  This condition potentially exposed employees to electrical hazards.