OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):   All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    (a) At BLM Bldg. #3B radio technician's office, excess materials, tools, used brown boxes, cables and test equipment were placed on the floor, poor housekeeping.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):   Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    (a) At BLM, operations ESR warehouse desk and at the engineering technicians desks, exit access were obstructed by file cabinet, map rack and cubicle partition hardware.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):   Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    (a) At BLM, Bldg. #2, I.T. office, exit doors were not clearly marked by a sign reading "EXIT".

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):   Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.    (a) At BLM Bldg. #3B radio technician's office, portable fire extinguishers were obstructed Milwaukee heavy duty tool box, Husky halogen light box and trash can filled with boxes.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) At BLM, Bldg. #3C Shop, oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from acetylene gas cylinder for a minimum distance of 20 feet.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):   Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    (a) At Bldg. #3B, a relocatable power tap was used to plug in a microwave oven, a coffee maker and a refrigerator.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):   Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.    (a) At Bldg. #9, ATV storage shed and at Bldg. 3B, electrical power panels and branch circuit breakers were not legibly marked.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):   Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    (a) At BLM, Bldg. #5 engine barn, an orange extension cord had the ground pin missing and damaged insulation outer jacket.