OSHA Inspection: U.S. FOREST SERVICE, LA GRANDE RANGER DISTRICT

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iii):     Ladders were used in a way that did not provide a secure footing:    (a) Employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from the improper use a stepladder. The stepladder was used to access the upper level in the fire prevention bay at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    (a) Employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from an open-sided platform that was not guarded by standard guardrail on all open sides. Located in the ATV shed at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.     The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 06/13/2011, Inspection #312394398, date 07/28/2011 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 06/13/2011, Inspection #312394380, date 07/28/2011 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 09/24/2010, Inspection #312392780, date 10/27/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 07/20/2007, Inspection #305941031, date 09/06/2007 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.        Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):     Storage of material created a hazard:    (a) Employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from the unsafe storage of a shovel and pack frames. Located in the fish fort at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.     The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 4/7/2011, Inspection #312393473, date 4/12/2011 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 4/7/2011, Inspection #312393440, date 5/10/2011of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 4/8/2011, Inspection #312393465, date 5/11/2011 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 9/24/2010, Inspection #312392764, date 10/27/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 3/5/2010, Inspection #312391600, date 4/7/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 10/16/2009, Inspection #311578306, date 11/04/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 3/9/2009, Inspection #312390214, date 3/12/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 10/12/2007, Inspection #309972123, date 11/07/2007 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 09/10/2007, Inspection #305941122, date 9/14/2007 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.        Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The paths to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective.    (a) Employees were potentially exposed to serious injury rom the use of an outlet with an open path to ground. Located on the east end of the main warehouse at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.     The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 4/8/2011, Inspection #312393465, date 5/11/2011 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 9/24/2010, Inspection #312392764, date 9/29/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 9/30/2010, Inspection #312392772, date 11/2/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 9/24/2010, Inspection #312392749, date 9/29/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 3/3/2010, Inspection #312391568, date 4/5/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 3/5/2010, Inspection #312391600, date 4/7/2010 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 11/30/2009, Inspection #312391147, date 12/24/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 11/10/2009, Inspection #312391121, date 12/30/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 09/14/2009, Inspection #312390792, date 9/17/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 8/7/2009, Inspection #312390651, date 8/12/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 9/30/2009, Inspection #312390677, date 10/05/2009 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 11/20/2008, Inspection #305943250, date 12/3/2008 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 10/8/2008, Inspection #309969897, date 10/28/2008 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and/or same hazard on 10/8/2008, Inspection #309969889, date 10/28/2008 of Final Order/settlement, and means of abatement.      Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) The inspection revealed a circuit breaker panel and a switch that had items stored in front of them blocking thier working space. Circuit breaker panel L and the Inverter battery disconnect were located in the communications room at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.

Issued

Oct 19, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    (a) The inspection revealed containers that were not labeled to indentify the chemicals stored inside and/or did not have the appropriate hazard warnings. Located on the south and east sides of the paint shed at 3502 Highway 30 in La Grande, OR.