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Golden Aluminum, Inc.

Company Details

Name: Golden Aluminum, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Colorado
Legal type: Foreign profit corporation
Status: Good Standing
Date of registration: 12 Jan 2000 (25 years ago)
Entity Number: 20001007362
ZIP code: 80621
County: Weld County
Place of Formation: DELAWARE
Principal Address: 1405 14th St Fort Lupton CO 80621 US

Licenses

Number Status Type Date Last renew date End date Address
2947 Expired EC 1988-05-20 1991-02-28 1991-02-28 FORT LUPTON CO 80621

Transaction History

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20218134755 File Report 2021-12-01 2021-12-01 No data No data
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20191269796 File Report 2019-03-27 2019-03-27 No data No data
20181254831 File Report 2018-03-26 2018-03-26 No data No data
20171229267 File Report 2017-03-24 2017-03-24 No data No data
20161208106 File Report 2016-03-24 2016-03-24 No data No data
20151202719 File Report 2015-03-24 2015-03-24 No data No data

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
345643217 0830500 2021-11-17 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2021-11-17
Case Closed 2023-09-14

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1832710
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 5A0001
Issuance Date 2022-04-12
Abatement Due Date 2022-05-16
Current Penalty 7000.0
Initial Penalty 10256.0
Final Order 2022-05-16
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 7
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to explosion and burn hazards. (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc., 1405 E 14th St., Ft. Lupton, CO 80621; On November 10, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from explosion and burn hazards. An employee working in the Caster area sustained burns when the molten metal being released from the Selee filter bowls exploded upon making contact with a sow mold that had not been properly prepared. The employee sustained burns on the back of their legs from the molten aluminum that made contact with the sow mold. The employer did not ensure that the sow mold was adequately prepared to prevent the reaction of molten aluminum with the sow mold. Abatement note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the practices outlined in AA GSC - Guidelines for Aluminum Sow Casting and Charging.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 D01 I
Issuance Date 2022-04-12
Abatement Due Date 2022-05-27
Current Penalty 7000.0
Initial Penalty 10256.0
Final Order 2022-05-16
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc., 1405 E 14th St., Ft Lupton, CO 80621; On or before November 10, 2021, the employer did not select personal protective equipment that adequately protected employees from hazards at the workplace. Employees working to shut down an aluminum caster were wearing tap coats and chaps. An employee was splashed with molten aluminum. The tap coat and chaps worn by the employees did not protect them resulting in one employee suffering burns on the back of their thighs. This condition exposed employees to burn hazards.
345598759 0830500 2021-10-25 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2021-10-25
Emphasis N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2023-03-20

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1823979
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100022 A01
Issuance Date 2022-02-04
Abatement Due Date 2022-02-16
Current Penalty 5000.0
Initial Penalty 7458.0
Final Order 2022-03-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before October, 25, 2021, the employer did not ensure that all walking working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, in that the walk-working surfaces immediately next to the Cold Mill machine were not kept free from excess oil that the Cold Mill machine releases during operations. Employees are required to use to the walking-working surface on a daily basis to change the rollers on the Cold Mill machine. This condition exposes employees to injuries associated with slips, trips, and falls.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 A02 II
Issuance Date 2022-02-04
Abatement Due Date 2022-03-02
Current Penalty 10000.0
Initial Penalty 13052.0
Final Order 2022-03-02
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 6
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)(ii): Alternative measures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by the exception of 1910.147(a)(2)(ii) for routine, repetitive, and integral processes such as minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities. (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before October 25, 2021 the employer did not ensure that alternative measures were developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were required to engage in tool changes of the Cold Mill machine. Employees were required to be positioned in an associated danger zone that exists during machine operation in order to complete the tool change of the Cold Mill Machine. This condition exposed employees to nip points and crushed-by hazards. (b) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On October 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure that alternative measures were developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were required to engage in tool changes of the Cold Mill machine. An employee who was engaged in the tool change of the Cold Mill machine sustained a partial amputation of three fingers on his left hand.
342460524 0830500 2017-07-11 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-07-11
Emphasis N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2017-10-13

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1237135
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date 2017-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2017-09-15
Current Penalty 10000.0
Initial Penalty 11408.0
Final Order 2017-08-30
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc., 1405 14th St., Ft Lupton, CO 80621: On or before July 5, 2017, machine specific, step-by-step procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section for the Cold Mill. On July 5, 2017, an employee sustained a hand injury and a subsequent finger amputation while trying to remove material from the choppers. This condition exposed employees to amputation hazards. Abatement Note: Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: 1) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedures; 2) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; 3) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and 4) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100147 C06 II
Issuance Date 2017-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2017-09-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2017-08-30
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc., 1405 14th St., Ft Lupton, CO 80621: On or before July 5, 2017 the employer did not document the inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection on the Cold Mill when completing the annual inspection of the energy control procedures.
338636640 0830500 2013-01-31 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2013-01-31
Emphasis N: CHROME6
Case Closed 2013-08-23

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 778471
Health Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 689398
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 D04 IV
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 2066.0
Initial Penalty 3443.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. At the time of the inspection, the mechanical exhaust fan was not operating in the coating storage room. This condition exposes employees to a fire hazard and solvent vapors.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100106 D04 V
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v): Containers over 30 gallons capacity shall not be stacked one upon the other. (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, containers of flammable liquids over 30 gallons capacity were stacked one upon the other in the inside storage room. This condition exposes employees to a fire and explosion hazard.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 H03 III
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-16
Current Penalty 3402.0
Initial Penalty 5670.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, the employer did not provide training to employees that included the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. Employees work with class 1B and 1C flammable solvents and coatings. This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical and fire hazards.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 D01 III
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace which includes a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace associated with employees that clean the chromic acid coating tank. This condition potentially exposes employees to respiratory hazards associated with chromic acid and chromates.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101026 D01
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer did not determine, in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or (d)(3) of this section, the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, the employer did not determine, in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or (d)(3) of this section, the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). Employees periodically clean the chromic acid coating tank. This condition could result in employees wearing inappropriate respiratory protection for the situation and exposure to chromium (VI).
Citation ID 02003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 F05
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, the employer did not ensure that a portable 330 gallon tank of 26S46AA clear coating was labeled, tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein. This condition exposes employees to a chemical hazard.
Citation ID 02004
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 H01
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-16
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard that the employees have not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 1/31/13, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the physical and health hazards associated with chromates and hexavalent chromium. This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical hazards.
336893987 0830500 2012-10-11 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2012-10-11
Emphasis N: CHEMNEP
Case Closed 2013-05-13

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 601510
Safety Yes
Type Inspection
Activity Nr 863664
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 C01
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 1240.0
Initial Penalty 2066.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not ensure that the railing on the platform for the shredder pit was equipped with a standard railing to guard against falling in that there was no guardrail. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard in excess of 5 feet. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E02 IV C
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 3402.0
Initial Penalty 5670.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c):Class I liquids may be used only where there are no open flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not ensure that Methyl ethyl ketone, a Class 1B flammable liquid, was used only where there are no open flames or other sources of ignition. The paint mixing area was located next to the tank blowers. An employee was burned caused by a fire ignited by the vapors entering into the air intake blower. This condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E07 I B
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(i)(b): Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under normal operations shall be classified Class I, Division 1 according to the requirements of Subpart S of this part. For those pieces of equipment installed in accordance with subparagraph (3)(v)(b) of this paragraph, the Division 1 area did not extend 5 feet in all directions from all points of vapor liberation: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not ensure location where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under normal operations were classified as Class I Division I. Even had the location been properly designated the natural gas blowers were still within 5 feet of the point of vapor liberation. This condition exposed employees to a fire and burn hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01002C
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100106 E09 III
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not ensure that combustible waste material in an operating area was stored in a closed metal receptacle and disposed of daily. One employee removed a filter soaked in methyl ethyl ketone, a Class 1B flammable liquid, from a paint canister. The filter with MEK was placed on the step stool located next to the air intake blower and not properly disposed of. The employer did not ensure that the combustible waste materials were disposed of in a closed metal waste can. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100119 C01
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 2066.0
Initial Penalty 3443.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR1910.119(c)(1): The employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding implementation of the employee participation required by 29 CFR 1910.119: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding implementation of the employee participation in the development of a process safety management plan or process hazard analysis. The employer maintained 2000 lbs. of chlorine in the system. This condition exposed employees to a chlorine hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100119 C02
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.119(c)(2): The employer did not consult with employees and their representative on the conduct and development of process hazard analyses: Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not include employee involvement by non lead employees in the development of the process hazard analysis (PHA), standard operating procedures, mechanical integrity and incident investigations. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100119 E01
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 2066.0
Initial Penalty 3443.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer shall perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this standard. The process hazard analysis shall be appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. Employers shall determine and document the priority order for conducting process hazard analyses based on a rationale which includes such considerations as extent of the process hazards, number of potentially affected employees, age of the process, and operating history of the process. The process hazard analysis shall be conducted as soon as possible, but not later than the following schedule: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) to identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. Employers did not determine and document the priority order for conducting process hazard analyses that can potentially affected employees, age of the process, and operating history of the chlorine process. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100119 F03
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 1653.0
Initial Penalty 2754.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): Operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflected current operating practice: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not ensure that operating procedures were reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflected current operating practice. The employer did not have operating procedures for PSM covered processes for the chlorine system. This condition exposed employees to chemical and fire hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100119 G03
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 1653.0
Initial Penalty 2754.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3): Training documentation. The employer shall ascertain that each employee involved in operating a process has received and understood the training required by this paragraph. The employer shall prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training. a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training for PSM covered processes for the chlorine system. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01007
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100119 J04 IV
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 2754.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iv): The employer did not document each inspection and test that has been performed on process equipment: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not document each inspection and test that has been performed on process equipment. The Alpers system is used to purify the aluminum. The employer did not document to identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100138 A
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 1240.0
Initial Penalty 2066.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.138(a): Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; sever cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not select and require appropriate hand protection whenever employees were exposed to chemical hazards through skin absorption. Employees conducted hazardous operations while cleaning the floors and equipment of the paint line using Methyl ethyl ketone without gloves. Employees were exposed to toxic chemicals with known skin absorption hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
Citation ID 01009
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 C04
Issuance Date 2013-04-11
Abatement Due Date 2013-05-01
Current Penalty 1212.0
Initial Penalty 2066.0
Final Order 2013-05-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc. at 1405 E. 14th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621: On and before 10/11/12, the employer did not protect employees from hazards created by projecting shaft ends. The rotating shafts projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft. This condition exposed employees to caught in hazards. 1) Rotating shafts at the delaquering baghouse area 2) Baghouse screw 3) Delaquering incline screw 4) Line recirculating pump 5) Melt baghouse auger 6) Shafts on chrome/wash tank 7) Prebreaker shaft 8) Incinerator shaft 9) Block caster Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
336702188 0830500 2012-10-02 1405 E. 14TH ST., FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2012-10-02
Emphasis N: PMETALS
Case Closed 2013-03-01

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 593050
Safety Yes
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 D01 III
Issuance Date 2012-12-06
Abatement Due Date 2013-01-10
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-01-03
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form: (a) Golden Aluminum, Inc., 1405 E. 14th St., Fort Lupton, CO: On and before 10/2/12, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace such as aluminum dust and total dust. Employees use jackhammers to remove hardened aluminum from inside the kiln. This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
8990307006 2020-04-09 0811 PPP 1405 E 14TH ST, FORT LUPTON, CO, 80621-2718
Loan Status Date 2021-07-21
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 24
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 3342200
Loan Approval Amount (current) 3342200
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 40781
Servicing Lender Name Commerce Bank
Servicing Lender Address 1000 Walnut St, 11th Fl, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106-2107
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone N
LMI Y
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address FORT LUPTON, WELD, CO, 80621-2718
Project Congressional District CO-08
Number of Employees 198
NAICS code 331313
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 40781
Originating Lender Name Commerce Bank
Originating Lender Address KANSAS CITY, MO
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 3381378.01
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-06-11
4471798510 2021-02-25 0811 PPS 1405 14th St, Fort Lupton, CO, 80621-2718
Loan Status Date 2022-03-11
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 2000000
Loan Approval Amount (current) 2000000
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 40781
Servicing Lender Name Commerce Bank
Servicing Lender Address 1000 Walnut St, 11th Fl, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106-2107
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone N
LMI Y
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Fort Lupton, WELD, CO, 80621-2718
Project Congressional District CO-08
Number of Employees 198
NAICS code 331313
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 40781
Originating Lender Name Commerce Bank
Originating Lender Address KANSAS CITY, MO
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 2019555.56
Forgiveness Paid Date 2022-02-18

Date of last update: 17 Feb 2025

Sources: Colorado's Secretary of State