OSHA Inspection: CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FMS #25

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(b)(1):     Where the employer has established and implemented a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal and which includes an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan did not meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 respectively, and when extinguishers are not available in the workplace, the employer is exempt from all requirements of this section unless a specific standard in part 1910 requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided.    a)  Shops A and B:  On or about August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the Emergency Fire Evacuation Maps posted did not show the current changes in the evacuation routes and the assembly or rally points.

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):     Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    a)   On or about August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, Bobcat and Hyster  powered industrial truck operators did not have current training for the equipment used onsite.

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.    a)  Outside Building A:  On or about August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, Bobcat powered industrial truck front left-bald and cracks on the right-rear tires .

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective.    a)  Compressor room:  On or about August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, A floor cleaning buffer machine was used with a missing electrical ground pin.

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    a)  West Steam Cleaner Area: On August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a Square D Safety knife switch control box was missing a knockout on the underside which supplied power to the steam cleaner.

Issued

Oct 21, 2011

Abate by

Nov 5, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.30(a):     The agency shall ensure the prompt abatement of unsafe and unhealthful conditions. Where a Notice of an Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Condition has been issued, abatement shall be within the time set forth in the notice, or in accordance with theestablished abatement plan.    a)     West - Steam Cleaner Area: On August 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a high velocity water spray hose showed extreme wear with cracks which is used for cleaning at the steam cleaning lot including wear on the nozzle.