WESTERN DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC.
5880 BUTTE MILL ROAD, BOULDER, CO 80301
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Inspection records
Feb 28, 2002#304975097Feb 28, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304975097$9,00016 viol.16 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #304975097
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,900
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 (16 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Other | 2 | 1 | $1,100 | $200 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $825 | $825 | Sep 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B05 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Aug 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIA | Other | 1 | 1 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $825 | $825 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Other | 8 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2002#304975089Feb 28, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304975089$5,00013 viol.13 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #304975089
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,225
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 4 | 0 - 0.0003 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Benzene | 10 | 0.1983452 - 22.3733311 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 1.7755 - 3.4498 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 - 0.017 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 1.5705 - 3.0585 | mg |
| VM and P Naphtha | 10 | 0 - 101.6011581 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 10 | 0.8453285 - 93.4736023 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,925 | $1,800 | Sep 11, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $825 | $825 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Nov 10, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 E02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $550 | $500 | Nov 10, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 100 | $550 | $500 | Aug 13, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2002 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 2002 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.