OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Headquarters - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the stairs between the Headquarters Office and warehouse did not have stair railings with intermediate rails on each open side.  The stairway had 13 risers and was less than 44 inches wide.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:        a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto:  1)  The designated exit route toward the north side of bldg. 106, Auto Shop/ Mechanic Shop, contained the handle of a weed trimmer projecting through the railing into the designated exit route.  2)  The designated exit route toward the south side had weed trimmer guard(s) resting on the guardrail and projecting into the exit route on one side with electrical cords and stored metal sheets projecting into the designated exit path on the other side.  Employees attempting to exit the structure along the designated exit route could be exposed to contusions or lacerations from striking item(s) projecting through the guardrail during egress or falling and tripping over metal leaning into path possibility resulting in contusions, lacerations or fractures and delayed exit from the building.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":        a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 114 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, no exit signs were located at the two designated exit doors from the facility to assist employees attempting to exit the building in an emergency.   b)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 115 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, no exit sign was located at the designated exit door to assist employees attempting to exit the building in an emergency.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - Headquarters - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees required to utilize tight-fitting facepiece respirators as part of their job duties were not fit tested annually.  Ft testing at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area had not been conducted since May 25, 2010.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

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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)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 115 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the portable fire extinguisher in the western most room of the building was blocked by a multi-tier computer table and chairs creating the possibility of employee injury while attempting to access the fire extinguisher in case of fire by reaching over and beyond the objects.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the Motor Avey Drill Press with Serial Number MA 8791 did not contain a machine guard to protect the operator and other employees from the point of operation, rotating drill bit, flying filings or chips, and possible rotation of material being drilled including, but not limited to, metals.    b)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 105 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the Dayton 13 drill Press model 3Z993C Manufacturers Number MA97C did not contain a machine guard to protect the operator and other employees from the point of operation, rotating drill bit, flying filings or chips, and possible rotation of material being drilled including, but not limited to, wood.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the left work rest on the Baldor Electric Co. Grinder, Catalog #1216W with Serial Number 1172, was not adjusted to within 1/8 (2/16th) inch of the wheel.  The distance between work rest and grinding wheel measured at 9/16th of an inch.   b)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the right work rest on the Baldor Electric Co. Grinder, Catalog #1216W with Serial Number 1172, was not adjusted to within 1/8 (2/16th) inch of the wheel.  The distance between work rest and grinding wheel measured at 5/16th of an inch.   c)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, The work rest on the Thor Heavy Duty 8 inch Bench Grinder, with Serial Number 1118, was not adjusted to within 1/8 (2/16th) inch of the wheel.  The distance between work rest and grinding wheel measured at  inch (4/16th) of an inch.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the left tongue guard on the Baldor Electric Co Grinder Catalog #1216W with Serial Number 1172 was not adjusted to within 1/4 (4/16th) inch of the wheel.  Distance between tongue guard and grinding wheel measured at 13/16th of an inch.   b)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the right tongue guard on the Baldor Electric Co Grinder Catalog #1216W with Serial Number 1172 was not adjusted to within 1/4 (4/16th) inch of the wheel.  Distance between tongue guard and grinding wheel measured at 15/16th of an inch.   c)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Bldg. 106 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard on the Thor Heavy Duty 8 inch Bench Grinder with Serial Number 1118 was not adjusted to within 1/4 (2/8th) inch of the wheel.  Distance between tongue guard and grinding wheel measured at over 7/8th of an inch.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:      (a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bldg. 105 - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the compressed air used for cleaning in the wood shop was not reduced to less than 30p.s.i..  The compressed air pressure gauge stated 50p.s.i. at the time of the inspection.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

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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)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Headquarters Office - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the two Square D Company (Schneider Electric) 120/240 Volt, 200AMP Main Disconnect Pullout, Catalogue Number QO-30MP, did not have the required 3.0 foot depth of clearance in front of the disconnects.  The disconnects were located in the lunch/break room area with a garbage can and hand towel dispenser located in front of one and a counter with microwave on top and cabinets below in front of the other.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Nov 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - Headquarters - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the recreation areas written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  The written program had not been reviewed since August 1, 2002 and did not include the information/procedures required with the final rule published in the federal register dated Thursday August 24, 2006, Volume 71 pages 50122 through 50192, for exposure, activities, type of respirator and the required change schedule(s) for cartridges.

Issued

Sep 4, 2012

Abate by

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually:      a)  National Park Service Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - Headquarters - On or about June 22, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the Recreation Area's Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually to evaluate changes in technology and document considerations for use of safer medical devices designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure.  Employees engaged in job categories including, but not limited to, Park Rangers - Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, Recreation Aide/Technicians (Lifeguards) are identified as having occupational expousre.  The Exposure control plan was last updated in August of 2008.