OSHA Inspection: LONE STAR INVESTMENTS, LLC

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200   (a) On or about June 7, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were informed of the chemicals they were using where windshield wiper fluid was not labeled properly.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5040.00 · Current $3040.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 which were likely to  cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to crushing hazards associated with improper operation of automotive lifts:      a)  On or about May 26, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries while they used an hydraulic automotive lift in an inappropriate manner as follows:    1.  The safety locking mechanism (posts/bars) which were originally installed with the lifts were not functioning because of corrosion and sluge.  Without such locks in place, there was nothing preventing the lifts from dropping if hydraulic pressure was accidently or suddenly lost.      2.  At least one lift did not have legibly posted information related to the load capacity, operating instructions or other pertinent manufacturer information and warnings.    3.  Lifts were not periodically inspected to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning properly.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Lone Star Investments was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard OSH Act of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, Co 80132.

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $1916.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a)  On or about June 7, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used a bench grinder which did not have a work rest and had about a half inch gap between the housing and wheel where the work rest should have been located.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Lone Star Investments was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823, citation number 1, item number 8a and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, Co 80132.

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a)  On or about June 7, 2016, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used a bench grinder which did not have a tongue guard and had about a half inch gap between the housing and wheel where the tongue guard should have been located.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").  Lone Star Investments was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823, citation number 1, item number 8b and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, Co 80132.

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $200.00 · Current $200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a)  On or about June 7, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer allowed storage of an air hose, automobile parts inside the door and a hand truck (Dolly) outside the door which was marked as an exit.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").  Lone Star Investments was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 887823, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 650 Highway 105, Monument, Co 80132.

Issued

2016-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about June 7, 2016, the employees were exposed to fire hazard in that the employer did not maintain a clear distance 3 feet under and in front of the circuit breaker panel to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").