OSHA Inspection: MANKO WINDOW SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $4,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had a 20 pound propane tank stored near two gasoline containers near the glazing area. This condition exposes employees to explosion and fire hazards.  Note: Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6, 3.3.6 Do not store cylinders near highly flammable substances such as oil, gasoline or waste.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $4,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(8): The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were  transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled.   a) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had not provided properly labeled secondary containers for chemicals that were not intended for immediate use.  Employees use chemicals for window and door manufacturing operations.  A bottle in the Windows Area did not have adequate labeling, and was labeled "Lacquer Thinner".  b) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had not provided properly labeled secondary containers for chemicals that were not intended for immediate use.  Employees use chemicals for window and door manufacturing operations. A bottle behind the glazer was not labeled at all.   c) a) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had not provided properly labeled secondary containers for chemicals that were not intended for immediate use.  Employees use chemicals for window and door manufacturing operations. An unlabeled bottle of oil was in the glazing area.  Chemicals in the workplace included, but were not limited, to the following:  1.  IGS3723B-2011 (flammable); 2.  Alcohol (flammable) ; and 3.  Lacquer thinner (flammable); 4.  Oil (flammable); and 5.  Kool Mist (toxic if swallowed).

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(10):  The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were legible, in English and prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift  a) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had not provided properly labeled secondary containers for chemicals that were not intended for immediate use.  Employees use chemicals for window and door manufacturing operations. A bottle of oil in the Glazing Area had an illegible label.   Chemicals in the workplace included, but were not limited, to the following:  1.  IGS3723B-2011 (flammable); 2.  Alcohol (flammable) ; and 3.  Lacquer thinner (flammable); 4.  Oil (flammable); and 5.  Kool Mist (toxic if swallowed).

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 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) Manko Windows Systems, Inc., 17500 E 22nd Ave., Denver, CO , 80011:  On or preceding March 18, 2021, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their workplace. The employer did not train employees on the elements of this standard. The employer did not train employees on the written hazard communication program, or how to locate safety data sheets. Employees use chemicals for window and door manufacturing operations.   Chemicals in the workplace included, but were not limited, to the following:  1.  IGS3723B-2011 (flammable); 2.  Alcohol (flammable) ; and 3.  Lacquer thinner (flammable); 4.  Oil (flammable); and 5.  Kool Mist (toxic if swallowed).