OSHA Inspection: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PACIFIC REGIONAL LABORATORY NW

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i): When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures:    (a)  Media Preparation Room 139B, Dishwashing Room;  The Steris autoclaves, Hotpack autoclave, and Steris dishwasher's lockout tagout procedures have not been reviewed by the employer and contractor.

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): Receptacles installed in wet or damp locations were not suitable for the location:    a)  Pesticide Suite, Room 144A;  Two receptacles near the sink were missing covers, exposing employees to possible electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 therein:    (a) Microbiology Laboratory 94, NE Area of Lab;  A bottle of soap had an illegible label.     (b)  Microbiology Laboratory 133;  A bottle of solvent had an illegible label.     (c)  Microbiology Laboratory 133B;  A bottle of soap had an illegible label.     (d)  Instrument Room III Room 150C;  A bottle of solvent had an illegible label.     (d)  Chemistry Laboratory IV Room 151B;  A bottle of solvent had an illegible label.     (e)  Microscope Laboratory Room 119B;  A glass container of glycerine jelly was not labeled.

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Microbiology Laboratory 94, NE Area of Lab;  A bottle of soap did hot have hazard warnings.     (b)  Microbiology Laboratory 133;  A bottle of solvent did not have hazard warnings.     (c)  Microbiology Laboratory 133B;  A bottle of soap did not have hazard warnings.     (d)  Instrument Room III Room 150C;  A bottle of solvent did not have hazard warnings.     (d)  Chemistry Laboratory IV Room 151B;  A bottle of solvent did not have hazard warnings.     (e)  Microscope Laboratory Room 119B;  A glass container of glycerine jelly did not have hazard warnings.

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:    (a)  Storage Area near Administrative Offices;  The aisles in the storage area were blocked with boxes and cubicle furniture, preventing entrance and egress.

Issued

2012-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The exit route was not be free and unobstructed. (No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route):    (a)  Loading dock;  Items including but not limited to coolers, boxes, computers, desk and tires were stored on the loading dock, adjacent to the exit door.