OSHA Inspection: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

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Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:    a) In a Special Agent In Charge office - On or about 9/18/12, the aisle between a desk and bookshelf was not at least 28 inches wide at all points.       b) In front of the Server room - On or about 9/18/12, boxes blocked access out of the server room and the clearance was less than the 28 inch clearance required for emergency access.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:    In the Filing room - On or about 9/18/12, a portable fire extinguisher was not kept in its designated place while not in use.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    In the Filing room - On or about 9/18/12, a fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    In the Filing room - On or about 9/18/12, a fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check since 2004.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:    a) In the Store room - On or about 9/18/12, printer cartridge boxes were stacked too high and could be subject to collapse or falling.    b) In the Main office area - On or about 9/18/12, the right side of a desk was supported by a stack of telephone books and the desk was subject to collapse.    c) In a Special Agent in Charge office - On or about 9/18/12, an electric fan was stored on top of a filing cabinet adjacent to a conference table and could potentially fall on an EE.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    In the Filing room - On or about 9/19/12, the insulation of a surge protector in use was damaged.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    In the Main office area, adjacent to Investigator's desk - On or about 9/18/12, an electrical outlet was not effectively closed to prevent inadvertent contact with exposed 120VAC electrical service wiring.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

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Nov 1, 2012

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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) In the Filing room - On or about 9/18/12, a surge protector was used to power a microwave oven.    b) In the Main office area, Investigative Assistant's desk - On or about 9/18/12, three surge suppressors were daisy chained together.    c) In the Main office area, Investigative Assistant's desk - On or about 9/18/12, two surge suppressors were daisy chained together.    d) In the Special Agent In Charge office - On or about 9/18/12, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    In the Store room - On or about 9/18/12, access to an electrical panel was blocked by boxes and other items.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Nov 1, 2012

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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) In the Main office area, Investigative Assistant's desk - On or about 9/18/12, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring to supply power to a computer audio speaker.    b) In a Special Agent In Charge office - On or about 9/18/12, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring to supply power to computer equipment.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Nov 1, 2012

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29 CFR 1960.66(d): The federal agency employer did not maintain 29 CFR 1904.29(a) records as required by CFR 1960.66(d).  A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    a) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300 Form recording work-related injuries and illnesses for 2011.    b) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300 Form recording work-related injuries and illnesses for 2010.    c) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300 Form recording work-related injuries and illnesses for 2009.    d) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300 Form recording work-related injuries and illnesses for 2008.    e) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300 Form recording work-related injuries and illnesses for 2007.    f) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300A annual summary for 2011.    g) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300A annual summary for 2010.    h) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300A annual summary for 2009.    i) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300A annual summary for 2008.    j) At the facility - On or about 9/18/12, the employer failed to maintain an OSHA 300A annual summary for 2007.