OSHA Inspection: ZELIOS COLORADO LLC NKA ZELIOS COLORADO LLC

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2653.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.3.1, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P1 1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas Cylinder(s) should be stored in accordance with all local, state, and municipal regulations and in accordance with appropriate standards of the Compressed Gas Association, and the National Fire Protection Association.  (a)	Zelios Colorado LLC nka Zelios Colorado LLC dba Gemini Extraction, 3000 Airport Drive, 704-707, Erie, CO 80516: On and before September 22, 2020, the employer did not secure carbon dioxide tanks to prevent damage from accidental contact. There were approximately 50 - 50 pound tanks that were not properly secured. This condition exposes employees to struck-by hazards. Should the tanks be knocked over there is the potential for them to become projected across the work environment.   NFPA 50 2005, National Fire Protection Association 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks. Section 7.1.4.4. "Compressed gas containers, cylinders, and tanks in use or in storage shall be secured to prevent them from falling or being knocked over by corralling them to a cart, framework, or fixed object by use of a restraint.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)	Zelios Colorado LLC nka Zelios Colorado LLC dba Gemini Extraction, 3000 Airport Drive, 704-707, Erie, CO 80516: On and before September 22, 2020, the employer did not provide employees with medical evaluations prior to allowing employees to use tight fitting half mas respirators on a voluntary basis.    Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").