GREELEY, CO — 2021-04-02 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: D.B.E. MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY, LLC

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2021-04-02 00:00:00, OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of D.B.E. MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY, LLC in 431 5TH ST, GREELEY, CO 80631 (NAICS 423840). OSHA activity number 345232672.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: D.B.E. MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY, LLC
Site address: 431 5TH ST
City: GREELEY
State: CO
ZIP: 80631
Mailing: P.O. BOX 760, GREELEY, CO 80632

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Referral (C)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2021-04-02 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2021-04-02 00:00:00
Case closed: 2021-11-26 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:20:09

Establishment context

NAICS code: 423840
Employees: 31
Ownership type: A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 3 instances 8 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Oct 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section:   (a)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not establish clear and specific procedures to outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy for, but not limited to the Alligator Shear, Hyd-Mech Band Saw (Model DM-1318P), and the Scotchman Ironworker (Model DO-70/110-24M).  This condition exposed employees to laceration, crushing, struck-by, and amputation hazards.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $4096

1910.147 C06 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 3 instances 8 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Oct 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection at least annually of the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by maintenance personnel for, but not limited to the Alligator Shear, Hyd-Mech Band Saw (Model DM-1318P), and the Scotchman Ironworker (Model DO-70/110-24M).  This condition exposed employees to laceration, crushing, struck-by, and amputation hazards.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 E01

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Nov 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $6,827 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the alloy steel chain slings in the fabrication building had permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach in that some chain slings in use were either completely illegible, partially legible, or very hard to read. This condition exposed employees to struck-by or crushing hazards from the hoisting of materials with chains that are under rated or inappropriately configured.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (O) $5000
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $6827

1910.184 H01

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Nov 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(h)(1): Employers must use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one.   (a)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the synthetic fiber-rope slings in the fabrication building had permanently affixed legible markings stating rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one, in that a rope sling in use had a marking that was illegible. This condition exposed employees to struck-by or crushing hazards from the hoisting of materials with rope slings that are under rated or inappropriately configured.  (b)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure synthetic web slings in the fabrication building had tags or coded to show rated capacity.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by or crushing hazards from the hoisting of materials with slings that are under rated or inappropriately configured.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (O) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 I01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Oct 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  (a)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure synthetic web slings in the fabrication building had tags or coded to show rated capacity.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by or crushing hazards from the hoisting of materials with slings that are under rated or inappropriately configured.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 I09 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Oct 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  (a)   D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that synthetic web slings in the fabrication building that had cuts and other visible signs of damage were immediately removed from service.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by or crushing hazards from the hoisting of materials with slings that could fail under load.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Nov 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $9,557 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a)	D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by point of operation and rotating parts, in that the Alligator Shear machine exposed employees to hazards due to the unguarded shear and unguarded flywheel of the machine. This condition exposed the employees to crushing and amputation hazards.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $5000
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $9557

1910.215 A04

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Nov 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $4,096 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a)	D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the dual wheel, pedestal grinder located in the shop had the correct distance between the wheel periphery and the edge of the tool rest so that it did not exceed 1/8 inch. This condition exposed the employees to abrasion hazards to the hands.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (O) $3000
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $4096

1910.215 B09

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Sep 15, 2021
Abate by: Oct 12, 2021
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a)	D.B.E. Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. at 431 5th St., Greeley, CO 80931: On and before April 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the dual wheel, pedestal grinder located in the shop had the correct distance between the wheel periphery and the end of the peripheral member at the top so that it did not exceed ? inch because the adjustable tongue was missing. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of flying chips and debris.

Recent events (2)

2021-10-07 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2021-09-15 00:00:00 — Z (S) $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 345232672.

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