OSHA Inspection: THE SHOOTIST PISTOL RANGE, INC.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, employees were potentially overexposed to lead when engaged in range and bullet trap cleaning, specifically when required to perform dry sweeping operations to remove accumulations of lead dust.  This condition exposes employees to health problems associated with lead inhalation.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,273 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to aggravation of pre-existing respiratory/medical conditions as well as potential hazardous lead exposure due to not being medically qualified to wear tight-fitting air purifying respirators when engaged in range cleaning operations.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).    The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 1202616, Citation 1, Item 1a, which was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2017, with respect to the workplace located at 2980 S. Galapago St., Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to lead dust due to not being fit-tested before being required to wear tight-fitting air purifying respirators when engaged in range cleaning operations.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).    The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 1202616, Citation 1, Item 1b, which was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2017, with respect to the workplace located at 2980 S. Galapago St., Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    (a) On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to lead dust when engaged in range cleaning operations due to having facial hair that interfered with the seal of a half-face air purifying respirator.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).    The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 1202616, Citation 1, Item 1c, which was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2017, with respect to the workplace located at 2980 S. Galapago St., Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,273 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, the employer, The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., did not ensure employees exposed to lead hazards were provided information contained in Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).    The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 1202616, Citation 1, Item 2a, which was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2017, with respect to the workplace located at 2980 S. Galapago St., Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,062 · Current $3,031 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, the employer, The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., did not ensure surfaces of the workplace were kept free from lead in a manner that was as low as reasonably achievable.  Based upon lead wipe sampling data of various surfaces, employees were potentially overexposed to lead due to a poorly implemented housekeeping program.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).    The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 1202616, Citation 1, Item 2b, which was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2017, with respect to the workplace located at 2980 S. Galapago St., Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, the employer, The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., had not established or implemented a written respiratory protection program so as to protect employees, who were required to wear tight-fitting, air purifying respirators when engaged in range cleaning operations.  The lack of an implemented respiratory protection program potentially exposes employees to health hazards associated with lead dust inhalation.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, the employer, The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., did not ensure tight-fitting, air purifying respirators were properly cleansed of lead dust so as to prevent employee exposure to health hazards associated with lead dust inhalation.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Nov 19, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    (a)  On or about May 31, 2019, and at times prior, the employer, The Shootist Pistol Range, Inc., did not ensure tight-fitting, air purifying respirators were properly stored to prevent further contamination with lead dust, and to therefore mitigate employee exposure to health hazards associated with lead dust inhalation.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).