OSHA Inspection: U.S. FOREST SERVICE, BOISE NF, GARDEN VALLEY WORK CENTER

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Every ladderway floor opening or platform was not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening), with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening:    (a) In the Patrol/Prevention Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the opening in the attic was not guarded.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    (a) At the establishment: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees had not been trained on the hazards of using the quartenary ammonium compound used to clean and disinfect the fire engines.    Note: Abatement certification is requried for this item.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a) Throughout the compound: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected monthly.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309969889, citation number 2, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis/Middle Fork Ranger Districts.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309972222, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 5, 2007, with respect to a workplace located on the Clearwate National Forest.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    (a) Engine Barn: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, oxgen and acetylene cylinders were stored together.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311578348, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis/Middle Fork Ranger Districts.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309969889, citation number 2, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis/Middle Fork Ranger Districts.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):  The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    (a) At the establishment: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the MSDS binder did not contain alist of the chemcials being used including gasoline, cleaners, and quartenary ammonium.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309969889, citation number 2, item number 13 and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Challis/Middle Fork Ranger Districts.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309972214, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 5, 2007, with respect to a workplace located on the C;learwater National Forest.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained herein:    (a) Paint Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a paint can was labeled "Engr Dept" but not labeled with the containers contents.    (b) Helitak Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a spray bottle containing a blue liquid was not labeled with the contents of the bottle.    Note: Abatment certification and documentation are required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311578355, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Yanke Fork Work Center.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311574404, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Slamon-Challis National Forest, North Fork Ranger District.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    (a) Paint Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a paint can was labeled "Engr Dept" but not labeled with the hazards of the contents.    (b) Helitak Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a spray bottle containing a blue liquid was not labeled with the hazards of the bottle.    Note: Abatment certification and documentation are required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311574404, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, North Fork Ranger District.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311578355, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2009, with respect to a workplace located on the Slamon-Challis National Forest, Yanke Fork Work Center.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Jan 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    (a) At the establishment: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have an MSDS for the quaternary ammonium compound used to clean out and disinfect the fire engines.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.    The U.S. Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311574404, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 23, 2008, with respect to a workplace located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, North Fork Ranger District.

Issued

Jan 10, 2012

Abate by

Feb 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4): The distance from the centerline of rungs, cleats, or steps to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder was less than 7 inches:    (a) Patrol/Prevention Shed: On or about September 14, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the distance from the rung of the fixed ladder going to the attic to the wall was 4 inches.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.