| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-03-29
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| Emphasis |
N: CHROME6
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| Case Closed |
2012-07-19
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
217304 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment was performed through a written certification: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not maintain a written certification of a workplace hazard assessment. Employees are exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, flying debris, ultraviolet radiation, metal fume from plasma cutting, and noise. The employer requires employees to wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, eye protection, welding helmets, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirator(s) were required by the employer: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not establish and implement a respiratory protection program. Employees were required to wear 3M Adflo powered air purifying respirators when conducting plasma cutting operations. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide training prior to requiring employees to use respirators in the workplace: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not ensure that respirator training was provided to employees prior to their use of a respirator. Employees were required to wear 3M Adflo powered air purifying respirators when conducting plasma cutting operations. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the successful completion of a training and evaluation program: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not provide the required training for employees prior to operating the Hyster 155. The forklift is used on a regular basis to transport steel in and around the company yard. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): The employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks were examined prior to being put into service for the day. Such examination was not conducted daily: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not provide a means for employees to document daily examination of the Hyster 155 forklift that was used at the company. The forklift is used on a regular basis to transport steel in and around the company yard. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program. Employees are exposed to various shop-related chemicals/hazards to include, but not limited to, paint thinners, penetrating oils, and metal fumes via the plasma cutting process. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals that were known to be present using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals and/or products used at the facility. Employees are exposed to various shop-related chemicals/hazards to include, but not limited to, paint thinners, penetrating oils, and metal fumes via the plasma cutting process. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-06-11 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals that were present in the workplace at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Re-Steel Supply Company Specialty Metals Division, dba Re-Steel Supply Company @ 8680 Ulster St., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before 3/29/12, the employer did not provide employees with information regarding hazards associated with various chemicals and products used at the facility. Employees are exposed to various shop-related chemicals/hazards to include, but not limited to, paint thinners, penetrating oils, and metal fumes via the plasma cutting process. |
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