HOOD RIVER, OR —
OSHA Inspection: FOREST SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of FOREST SERVICE in MILE POST 66, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031 (NAICS 924120). OSHA activity number 338360043.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FOREST SERVICE
- Site address
- MILE POST 66
- City
- HOOD RIVER
- State
- OR
- ZIP
- 97031
- Mailing
- 902 WASCO AVE, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 924120
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which would have necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: Milepost 66: On or about September 30, 2012, and times prior thereto, the Forest Service did not assess the work place for the PPE to use during specific activity of high angle rappelling in areas for firefighting. This exposed employees to a potential fall and struck-by hazards from possible improper ropes and protective gear.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 F01 V
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(v): Employee(s) required to use PPE by this section were not trained to know the proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE: Milepost 66: On or about September 30, 2012, and times prior thereto, the Forest Service did not instruct employees on maintenance , proper selection and limitations of PPE for rappelling equipment. This exposed employees to fall and struck-by hazards from not having proper training
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1960.8 A
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.8(a): The 29 CFR 1960.8(a): The Agency head did not furnish employment and a place of employment to each employee that was free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm: (a) Columbia River Scenic Gorge, Mile Post 66: The employer allowed employees to traverse down a high angle slope (approximately 70 degrees) utilizing rappelling gear and procedures when other safer options were available, such as; working from a low angle slope that was accessible. High angle rappelling exposed employees to a struck-by, and/or fall hazard of up to 70 feet. Some feasible means of abatement could be: 1. Prohibit employees from using rappelling procedures within the forest. 2. Only rappel when proper operational risk assessments have been completed and rappelling is necessary. Develop a formal rappelling work plan, only allowing employees that have been trained by a certified rappelling instructor to rappel, and ensure that the equipment such as the rope used for rappelling during wildland firefighting is heat resistant Armor Tech rope, not nylon, and the equipment is certified for the application.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1960.59 A
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.59(a): 29 CFR 1960.59(a): The Agency did not provide specialized job safety and health training appropriate to the work performed by the employee: Milepost 66: On or about September 30, 2012, and times prior thereto, the Forest Service did not provide training to employees on the specific activity of steep angle rappelling in the areas of potential fire hazards. This exposed employees to struck-by and fall hazards from working in a dangerous environment. Abatement Certification and Documentation is required
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1904.7 B03
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 18, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. Columbia River Scenic Gorge: On or about September 30, 2012, and times prior thereto, the Forest Service did not properly classify case number 2124984967 as a lost time injury, or estimate the days away from work and/or restricted duty, on the OSHA 300 for calender year 2012. Abatement Certification and Documentation is required
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338360043.
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