OSHA Inspection: ARMY RESERVE AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY #137

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    (a) Employer required respirator use and did not have a written respirator program.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d):  Employer did not evaluate respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, to identify relevant workplace and user factors, and base respirator selections on these factors.    (a) Respirator selection was not based on manufacturers recommendations found in MSDS's. In the alternative air monitoring can be done to determine the respiratory protection required.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Pier 23 Tacoma, WA. Battery room, Batteries are charged and serviced in this area and no eyewash is available.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) Machine Shop Victor Milling machine did not have point of operation guard.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    (a) Pier work shop Excalber table saw did not have a guard over the cutting blade.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   Guard for an abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    (a) Tool room, bench grinder did not have tongue guard.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1915.56(a)(2):  Current carrying parts passing through the portion of the holder which the arc welder or cutter grips in his hand, and the outer surfaces of the jaws of the holder were not fully insulated against the maximum voltage encoutered to ground.    (a) Welding shop, stinger on welding machine had electrical tape covering a screw that was not properly recessed on the stinger handle. Tape was ineffective it had a hole over the screw. Screw is fastened to the main body of the stinger and when on would be energized causing employee to be exposed to an electric shock.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1915.152(a):  The employer did not provide or ensure each affected employee with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes, face, head, extremities, torso, and respiratory system, including protective clothing, protective barriers, personal fall protection equipment, and life saving equipment, meeting the applicable provisions of Subpart I, wherever employees were exposed to work activity hazards that required the use of PPE.    (a) Floating dock adjacent to Pier 23 Tacoma WA. Employees transiting the floating dock are exposed to the hazard of falling into the water and personal floatation devices (PFD)'s were not required.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(m)(1):  Records of medical evaluations required by 29 CFR 1910.134 were not retained and made available in accordance with 1910.1020:    (a) Army Reserve Center Pier 23 Tacoma, medical evaluations for respirator users were not available.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i): The employer did not establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee which included the information required by 29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(A) through (m)(2)(i)(E):      (a) Army Reserve Center Pier 28 Tacoma WA. Respirator fit test records were not available.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      (a) Conex workshop on Pier 23 Tacoma, WA. Drill press model JDP 20MF S# 6070139    (b) Jet Band Saw were not secured.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Army Reserve Center Pier 23 Tacoma WA. did not have a written HAZCOM progam.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Feb 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1915.111(a):  all gear and equipment provided by The employer for rigging and materials handling was not inspected before each shift and when necessary, at intervals during its use to ensure that it is safe.    (a) Tool room 115 synthetic slings were damaged and available for use including but not limited to Slings 30 and 32.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Mar 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1915.502(a):  A written fire safety plan was not been developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire.    (a) Standard operating procedures  (SOP) Fire safety plan does not cover all required element of this standard, including but not limited to, Identification of significant fire hazards, job titles or departments for individuals who can be contacted for more information., Procedures for recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions.

Issued

Jan 2, 2013

Abate by

Mar 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1915.504(a)(1):  The employer did not create or keep a current written policy that specified the training employees must be given for employees performing fire watch in the workplace.    (a)  Army Area Maintenance Support Activity #137 did not have written fire watch policy that specifies training fire watches must be given, duties they are to preform, the equipment they must be given, and personnel protective equipment that must be made available and must be worn.