WHEAT RIDGE, CO —
OSHA Inspection: COLORADO STEEL, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of COLORADO STEEL, INC. in 4836 VAN GORDON STREET, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 345218622.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- COLORADO STEEL, INC.
- Site address
- 4836 VAN GORDON STREET
- City
- WHEAT RIDGE
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80033
- Mailing
- 4836 VAN GORDON STREET, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332312
- Employees
- 19
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- May 3, 2021
- Abate by
- May 13, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $3,901 · Current $3,901
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle: a) Shop: On or about March 26, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed 6 workers to an unguarded point of operation at the 'bending/punching' station of an Edwards 120 Ton ironworker. During operation, the worker's hands are close to the point of operation and that point is not guarded. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3901
- — Z (S) $3901
1910.215 A02
- Issued
- May 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $1,989 · Current $1,989
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): An Abrasive wheel machine was not provided with a safety guard which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections: a) Shop: On or about March 26, 2021, and at times prior, 6 workers were exposed to point of operation hazards while operating a Delta six-inch grinder Model 23-665 without a safety guard covering the right side of the right abrasive wheel. Abatement Note: The employer followed Corrected During Inspection (CDI) abatement procedures (the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet is not required).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1989
- — Z (S) $1989
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- May 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) Shop: On or about March 26, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed 6 workers to chips and flying debris while operating a Delta six-inch grinder that was not used with work rests. Abatement Note: The employer followed Corrected During Inspection abatement procedures (the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet is not required).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- May 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Shop: On or about March 26, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed 6 workers to chips and flying debris while operating a Delta six-inch grinder that was missing both tongue guards. Abatement Note: The employer followed Corrected During Inspection abatement procedures (the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet is not required).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- May 3, 2021
- Abate by
- May 13, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Shop: On or about March 26, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed 6 workers to electrical hazards at disconnect number 4 due to a missing 1-inch knockout on the right side of the enclosure. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345218622.
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