OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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May 6, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.4.4, of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1 1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:  VA Menlo Park, Building 331, C-001: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, two oxygen cylinders were stored on top of a rack with other oxygen cylinders and were unchained and unsecured.

Issued

May 6, 2013

Abate by

May 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:  VA Menlo Park, Building 370, Welding Shop: On November 7, 2012, and at times prior thereto, two drill presses were not properly guarded. A Boice Crane Drill Press, serial # BL6631, and a JET Drill Press, serial #11061182, were both unguarded at the rotating drill bit.

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May 6, 2013

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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:  VA Menlo Park, Building 370, Welding Shop: On November 7, 2012, and at times prior thereto, two drill presses were not properly secured to the ground.  A Boice Crane Drill Press, serial #BL6631, and a JET Drill Press, serial #11061182, were unanchored and unsecured.

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May 6, 2013

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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:  VA Menlo Park: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, several electrical disconnects were not labeled to indicate their purpose in the following locations;  A. Building 321, C-112 B. Building 324, Electrical Rooms

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May 6, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  VA Menlo Park, Building 114, Boiler Plant: On November 7, 2012, where the power cord energizing Air Receiver #4 Blow Down was attached to a compressed air pipe with a plastic tie.

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May 6, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  VA Menlo Park, Building 334, Roof Mechanical Room: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, puddles of water had collected on the floor due to a leak the previous day and there was no signage or effort to clean it up.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 21 WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 526479 NOTICE NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 10/09/2012 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/06/2012 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2615 E. CLINTON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93703.

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May 6, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   VA Menlo Park: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, exit doors were not clearly marked in the following locations;  A. Building 349, Electrical Room B. Building 350, Electrical Room C. Building 351, Electrical Room D. Building 352, Electrical Room E. Building 370, Welding Shop F. Building 334, Roof/Mechanical Room G. Building 334, 2nd Floor, A-107  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 21 WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 109385 NOTICE NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 05/07/2012 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/12/2012 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 150 MUIR ROAD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553.

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May 6, 2013

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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:   VA Menlo Park: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment was not in use in accordance to it's listing and labeling and were used as a substitute for permanent wiring;  A. Building 372, Vehicle Maintenance Shop: A relocatable power tap was bolted to the wall and energized chargers, a fan, and a radio.  B. Building 347, Day Room: A relocatable power tap permanently energized aquarium equipment.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 21 WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 109385 NOTICE NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, ISSUED ON 05/07/2012 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/12/2012 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 150 MUIR ROAD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553.

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May 6, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  VA Menlo Park: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment had unused openings that could allow unintentional contact with live inner conductors in the following locations;  A. Building 321, C-113: A junction box was missing two, half inch knockouts.  B. Building 360, Wings A, B, C ,D, E, F Electrical Rooms: Panel boards were not properly installed allowing openings between breakers.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 21 WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 110227 NOTICE NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 7, ISSUED ON 05/07/2012 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/12/2012 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 10535 HOSPITAL WAY, MATHER, CA 95655.

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May 6, 2013

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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:   VA Menlo Park, Building 331, C Wing: On November 8, 2012, and at times prior thereto, 480V ESC panel board was blocked by a shedder, garbage can, and file storage.  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 21 WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 110227 NOTICE NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, ISSUED ON 05/07/2012 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/12/2012 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 10535 HOSPITAL WAY, MATHER, CA 95655.