OSHA Inspection: PETE LIEN & SONS - COLORADO SPRINGS

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10046.00 · Current $5023.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81118130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(2): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn:  a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about June 23, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to health hazards from loud noise, due to the lack of hearing protection. The employer failed to ensure employees were wearing earplugs when exposed above the OSHA Action Level of 85 dBA.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6026.00 · Current $3013.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about June 23, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to health hazards from improper respirator use. The employer failed to ensure employees were clean shaven before respirator usage.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $4018.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Pete Lien & Sons (3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910): On or about March 3, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crush hazards and nip points  due to a lack of guarding on the pneumatic press in the truck mechanic shop. The employer failed to ensure proper guarding was in place to ensure employees were not exposed to moving parts or crush hazards.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $4018.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(c)(18): The employer did not ensure that personal fall protection systems are inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components are removed from service.  a) Pete Lien and Sons (3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910): On or about March 3, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to harnesses provided by the employer that were frayed, damaged, and missing manufacturer tags. The employer failed to ensure employee fall harnesses were kept in safe conditions for employee usage.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10046.00 · Current $5023.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(3)(iv):Where the most recent exposure monitoring indicated that employee exposures were above the PEL, the employer did not repeat such monitoring within three months of the most recent monitoring:  a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about March 3, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to health hazards from silica dust. The employer failed to repeat monitoring within three months of the most recent monitoring that occurred in November 2022. The November 2022 silica monitoring report, performed by Travelers, indicated a Plant Operator was exposed to silica at more than three times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:   a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about June 23, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to health hazards from silica dust. The employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for silica. The November 2022 silica monitoring report, performed by Travelers, indicated a Plant Operator was exposed to silica at more than three times OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit. Nothing was changed or improved to lower the exposure to silica at this facility.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about March 3, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals which can cause eye damage. The employer failed to provide an eyewash station within 10 seconds of the ZEP Blast Away Liquid Steam Cleaner  in the back storage room of the mechanic shop. Per the Safety Data Sheet, "Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes." Zep Blast Away is classified as a Category 1 Corrosive (in reference to Table A.3.2 from 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix A). The nearest eye wash station was located in the opposite corner, more than 50 feet away.  b) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about March 3, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals which can cause eye damage in that, the employer failed to maintain the existing eye wash station by conducting adequate inspections of the eye wash station on site. The last inspection date of the eyewash station was in October 2022.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(1)(ii):The employer did not perform frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:  a) 1077 Drennan Industrial Loop N, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 in truck maintenance shop: Employees were exposed to crush hazards due to the lack of crane (serial#: 588842) inspections. The employer failed to ensure regular and consistent inspections were performed on the overhead crane located in Bay 1 and 2 of the truck mechanic shop.

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about March 3, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals which can cause eye and skin damage. The employer failed to provide training on how to safely use the chemical, Zep Blast Away.