OSHA Inspection: DOUGLAS TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT, LLC

Issued

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3698.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that adequate eyewash facilities were provided to employees. This condition exposed employees to eye injury hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3143.00 · Current $2000.00 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) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that the work rest on the Dewalt bench grinder was adjusted to no more than 1/8 of an inch away from the abrasive wheel. This condition exposed employees to flying chips and sparks as well as ingoing nip point hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2022-11-16 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) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard on the Dewalt bench grinder was adjusted to no more than 1/4 of an inch away from the abrasive wheel. This condition exposed employees to flying chips and sparks as well as ingoing nip point hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3698.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that work areas were free from daisy-chained power strips and extension cords. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  (a) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment 600V and under had at least 30 inches of clearance. Main and auxiliary panels as well as a transformer had items stored in front of them. These conditions exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) Douglas Trucks & Equipment, LLC dba DTI Trucks at 8955 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: On or before 10/18/22 the employer did not ensure that work areas were equipped with enough fixed wired outlets for employees to use in the performance of their duties. Extension cords were strung around the shop and used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."