OSHA Inspection: K & K SURPLUS, INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) K & K Surplus, Inc.,  8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020  did not ensure that employees operating a Mitsubishi forklift were certified to do so. This condition esposes emploees to struck by hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a) K & K Surplus, Inc., 8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020  did not ensure a Mitsubishi forklift that was used on a daily basis was being inspected prior to being put into use.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,987 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) K & K Surplus, Inc., 8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020 the employer did not maintain a written hazard communication program. This condition exposes employees to chemical hazards in the workplace. such as but not limited to gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical   (a) K & K Surplus, Inc., 8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020 the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This condition exposes employees to chemical hazards in the workplace. such as but not limited to gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) K & K Surplus, Inc., 8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020 the employer did not train employees on hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This condition exposes employees to chemical hazards in the workplace. such as but not limited to gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) K & K Surplus, Inc., 8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020 the employer did not certify with the manufacturer that a chain and clamp attachment was compatible with the forklift it was being used on. This condition potentially exposes employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   (a) K & K Surplus, Inc.,  8381 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022: On or before September 9, 2020  did not ensure that a alloy steel chain sling used to transport, and load steel plates, had adequate identification affixed to it. This condition potentially exposes employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").