OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Bureau of Reclamation, Building 1400, back storage area next to engineers cubicle; exit access was 17 inches and obstructed by boxes and furnitures.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):   Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    (a)  Bureau of Reclamation, Building 1400, first floor break room exit door did not have an "EXIT" sign.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A):  All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.    (a)  Bureau of Reclamation, Building 1400, environmental library cubicle 222K, the Hi-Saver multiple outlet surge protector was used to provide power to cubicle outlets and extension cord without a ground fault circuit interrupter for personnel protection.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):   Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    (a)  Bureau of Reclamation, Building 1400, a yellow flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring for the mechanical file room.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    (a)  Bureau of Reclamation, Building 1400, environmental library cubicle 222K; the male end of the flexible electric cord did not have strain relief and insulation was pulled away from the outer sheath.