W. J. WHATLEY, INC.
6980 E 54TH PLACE, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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Oct 31, 1989#101220010Oct 31, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101220010$73510 viol.10 violations$735 in penalties
Inspection #101220010
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 19, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,470
- Penalties on Record
- $735
- Site Address
- 6980 E. 58th. Street, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 7 | 0 - 0.000085 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 8 | 0 - 0.0275 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0 - 0.0062 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 0.671 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 8 | 0 - 0.0092 | mg/m³ |
| Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate | 12 | 0 - 0.0106 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0 - 0.0106 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 0.0161 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $490 | $245 | Mar 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $490 | $245 | Mar 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $490 | $245 | Apr 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1990 | - | - |
Dec 21, 1987#1871953Dec 21, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#1871953$1,70013 viol.13 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #1871953
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 6980 E. 58th. Street, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Styrene | 20 | 46.2 - 169 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 23 | $420 | $210 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 3 | 26 | $490 | $390 | Mar 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 4 | $490 | $390 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $140 | $100 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $810 | $610 | Aug 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | 2 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 D01 II | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F08 | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 2, 1987#100677848Jun 2, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100677848$50012 viol.12 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #100677848
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 6980 E. 54th Pl, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $160 | $120 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 6 | $200 | $100 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 1 | $160 | $120 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $60 | Jul 17, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $200 | $100 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1987 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1987 | - | - |
Apr 12, 1984#1571033Apr 12, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1571033$602 viol.2 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #1571033
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 27, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 6980 E 54th Place, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $60 | $60 | May 4, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1984 | - | - |
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4 inspections, 1984 to 1989. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Chemical exposure sampling
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