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347227514
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0830500
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2024-01-23
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3600 E. 44TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80216
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-01-23
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2024-08-12
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-15 |
| Current Penalty |
3800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and caught-in hazards while operating an unguarded Upender Machine. The Upender machine was not equipped with a guarding mechanism to prevent the platforms from coming down while employees were in the danger zone. b) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in-hazards from rotating parts and struck-by hazards from flying chips while operating an unguarded JET Milling/Drilling Machine. c) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating a JET 16" Horizontal Bandsaw that was not properly guarded. The adjustable guard on the band saw was not adjusted to minimize employee exposure to the unused section of the saw. Approximately four inches of the unused section of the blade was unguarded. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-15 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while working near a damaged power cord that powered a band saw in the maintenance department. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
35 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i):The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1: a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical and fire hazards in that, clearance around disconnect knife switch boxes were less than that specified in Table S-1. Clearance space to Panel L3, Breaker 33, was impeded by a table placed directly in front of the electrical equipment. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns. b) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical and fire hazards in that, clearance around disconnect knife switch boxes were less than that specified in Table S-1. Clearance space to Panel LP, Breaker 21, was impeded by a pallet loaded with material placed directly in front of the electrical equipment. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-06-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters Inc.: On or about January 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working around an uncovered electrical junction box in the wash tank area. |
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346273196
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0830500
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2022-10-11
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3600 E 44TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80216
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2022-10-11
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| Case Closed |
2023-05-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1953839 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100124 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7813.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
34 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.124(c)(3):A system that sounds an alarm and automatically shuts down the operation when the vapor concentration for any substance in the exhaust airstream exceeds 25% of its LFL was not installed and functional: Coating Room: On or about October 11, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards during coating operations in that there was no system installed to alarm and shut down the operation in the event vapor concentrations exceeded 25% of the LFL in the exhaust airstream. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100125 E04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-02-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-04-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2812.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4687.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-03-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.125(e)(4)(ii):Rags and other material contaminated with liquids from dipping or coating operations were not placed in approved waste cans immediately after use: Coating Room: On or about October 11, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards during coating operations in that used rags were re-used and not placed in the waste can after use. |
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345959605
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0830500
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2022-05-11
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3600 E 44TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80216
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2022-05-11
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| Emphasis |
P: SSTARG171819, N: SSTARG171819, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2023-04-20
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-10-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-10-21 |
| Current Penalty |
3480.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc., 3600 E. 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80216: On and before May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the yellow barrier guards behind the entry of the Un-Coiler A of the slitter machine on the paint line were closed allowing employee access in the machine area. This condition exposed employees to lacerations and finger amputations. b. K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc., 3600 E. 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80216: On and before May 11, 2022, the employer did not protect employees from pinch points while operating the slitter machine. It was observed the rollers were not guarded. This condition exposed employees to finger amputations. c. K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc., 3600 E. 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80216: On and before May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the yellow barrier guards at the the slitter machine were closed allowing employee access in the machine area. This condition exposed employees to lacerations and finger amputations. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E03 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-10-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-10-21 |
| Current Penalty |
488.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
814.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
45 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check: a. K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc., 3600 E. 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80216: On and before May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure the portable fire extinguishers inside the store were inspected at least annually, in that fire extinguishers throughout the work area were observed to have expired annual inspections. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards. |
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341749422
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0830500
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2016-08-09
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3600 EAST 44TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80216
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2016-08-12
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2018-02-09
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1132525 |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-22 |
| Current Penalty |
7563.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection: (a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc. at 3600 East 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216: On or before August 9, 2016, as part of injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the employer did not ensure that at least annually a review of the complete energy control program and an inspection of all equipment or machine (LOTO) Lockout/Tagout procedures had been conducted through an evaluation certification. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection, including but not limited, to the following machines or equipment containing hazardous energy(s). The condition exposed employees to hazards associated with machines or equipment containing hazardous energy(s). 1. YODER slitter, 36-inch 2. Dahlstrom slitter, 48-inch 3. Hydraulic coil push-off ram 4. Rotating coil Mandrel re-winder |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-22 |
| Current Penalty |
7564.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: (a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc. at 3600 East 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216: On or before August 9, 2016, as part of injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the employer did not ensure that adequate training was provide to ensure that each employee acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices, including but not limited to the following machines or equipment containing hazardous energy(s). The condition exposed employees to hazards associated with machines or equipment containing hazardous energy during set-up operations, change-up of cutting wheels, service and maintenance. 1. YODER slitter, 36-inch 2. Dahlstrom slitter, 48-inch 3. Hydraulic coil push-off ram 4. Rotating coil Mandrel re-winder Abatement Note: The training shall include the following: 1) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. 2) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. 3) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-22 |
| Current Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, pinch points, flying chips and sparks: (a) K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc. at 3600 East 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216: On or before August 9, 2016, as part of injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding was provided to protect each operator and other employees from hazards such as those created by unprotected cutting wheels as part of point-of-operation of the YODER 36-inch slitter machine, in the slitting department, during the operating cycles. This condition exposed employees to amputation hazards when contacting the slitter's sharp cutting blades. (b) K.B.P. Coil Coaters, Inc. at 3600 East 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216: On or before August 9, 2016, as part of injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding was provided to protect each operator and other employees from hazards such as, but not limited to those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, pinch points, flying chips and sparks during the operating cycles of the YODER 36-inch slitter, Dahlstrom slitter 48-inch, in the slitting department, not limited to the following instances. On August 9, 2016 a machine operator running the Dahlstrom slitter 48-inch was caught by the unguarded in-running nip points of the rotating coil re-winder resulted in a fatality. 1. Rotating Mandrel between motorized cart and un-winder 2. Un-winder rotating Mandrel 3. Coil stretch batch operation-sharp metal edges. 4. Rotating coil Mandrel re-winder 5. Rotating coil Mandrel re-winder and coil wraps turnstile 6. Retracting hydraulic ram coil push-off 7. Rotating scrap winder motor and spool 8. Operation of up-ender. |
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