OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.   Boston Logan International Airport:  Employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards from the following:          a.     Jet Blue/United Security Checkpoint (Terminal C) - Line 7 the rubber mat in place was not effectively secured and the floor was dusty which created slip hazards;          b.     Jet Blue Junior Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal C) - a hatch to a crawl space below the floor (79.5 inches deep) was not secured and was raised 1.5 inches above the floor level creating a trip hazard;          c. Jet Blue Junior Security Checkpoint (Terminal C) - anti-fatigue mats were not secure and do not grip the plastic floor creating slip hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2016

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): The distance between rungs exceeded 12 inches and were not uniform throughout the ladder:   Boston Logan International Airport:  Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards while using a fixed ladders with rungs that were not uniformly spaced:   a.    Terminal E Conveyor Room - the rungs of the fixed ladder ED2A-04 were not spaced uniformly: first rung 8 inches to ground, second rung 10.25 inches, third rung 12 inches and the remaining rungs were 12 inches apart.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2016

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.27(c)(1): On fixed ladders, the perpendicular distance from the centerline of the rungs to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the ladder was not 36 inches for a pitch of 76 degrees, and 30 inches for a pitch of 90 degrees with minimum clearances for intermediates pitches varying between these limits in proportion to the slope, except as provided in subparagraphs (3)(and (5) of this paragraph:     Boston Logan International Airport: Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards due to inadequate clearance from climbing side of a fixed ladder to the nearest permanent object:       a.   Echo East Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal E) - the distance between the fixed vertical ladder adjacent to L3 X-Ray Machine 5A to the vertical structural beam was 14.25 inches.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2016

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4): The employer did not install fixed ladders with at least 7 inches of clearance from the centerline of the rung to the nearest permanent object in the back of the ladder.     Boston Logan International Airport: Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards while climbing a fixed ladder flush with permanent object and unable to gain stable footing on rung.         a. Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal E): Clearance in back of the fixed ladder that traversed the outside curve of the conveyor belt ED 2A-04 was not at least 7 inches.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2016

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.27(c)(6):  The step-across distance from the nearest edge of ladder to the nearest edge of equipment or structure was greater than 12 inches.     Boston Logan International Airport:  Employees were exposed to falling onto a moving baggage conveyor from a step-across distance greater than 12 inches:     a.  Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal E) - the distance across the conveyor belt ED2A-04 from ladder to ladder was 51 inches.   b.  Delta Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal A) - the distance across the conveyor belt at L3 X-Ray machines such as CS1 and TC3 from fixed ladder to ladder was 53 inches.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.27(f): Ladders were not maintained in a safe condition or inspected regularly:   Boston Logan International Airport: Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards while climbing damaged and defective ladders that were unstable:            a. Delta Baggage Conveyor Room, Make-Up Area (Terminal A) - a metal ladder used to access the L3 X-Ray machines had the following deficiencies:  a damaged footing that was also missing a rubber shoe.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 31, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Boston Logan International Airport: Exit routes were not free and unobstructed:      a. Virgin American Baggage Conveyor  (Terminal B) - the designated marked exit route directed employees to climb up and over two separate conveyors.  One conveyor cross-over had a low overhead duct further obstructing the exit route.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion:   Boston Logan International Airport:  Employer did not ensure the use of gloves while handling colorimetric reagents such as corrosive Drop-Ex A.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

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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:   Boston Logan International Airport:  At the Security Checkpoints and Baggage Inspection (Search) Rooms where employees search passenger baggage and encounter corrosive hazardous materials,  such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), there was no suitable flushing facilities for the eyes and face.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.   Boston Logan International Airport:  Aisles and exit accesses were not at least 28 inches in width:       a.  Air Canada Security Checkpoint (Terminal B) - the access between the baggage conveyor where employees traverse to monitor the L3 X-ray machine and remove baggage from conveyor, was 18 inches in width;   b.  US Airways Main Security Checkpoint (Terminal B) - the access between a structural pole and the L3 X-ray machine where employees re-introduced bags to the X-ray machine was 23.5 inches in width;   c.  AA Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal B) - the access to the other side of L3 X-ray Machine was 17 inches in width between the cabinet and structural support;    The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited in Region 10, for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 307507244, Serious Citation Number 1, Item Number 1, issued on 2/07/11 and affirmed as a final order on 3/03/11, with respect to a workplace located at 4000 W 50th Avenue, Anchorage, AK.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:   Boston Logan International Airport:  Direction of travel to the nearest exit was not immediately apparent:   a. Virgin American Baggage Conveyor Room (Terminal B) - from the center of the conveyor room, the direction of travel to the nearest exit was through the baggage inspection room.  The corridor to the baggage inspection room was marked with a "NO EXIT" sign.  The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited within OSHA's Region 10 for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 307507236, Citation Number 2, Item Number 2, issued on 2/07/11 and affirmed as a final order on 3/03/11, with respect to a workplace located at 400 West 50th Avenue, Anchorage, AK.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

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:  Boston Logan International Aiport: Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted or secured:  a. Air Canada Security Checkpoint (Terminal B) - a portable fire extinguisher was removed from wall and placed on the floor and not re-mounted.  The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited within OSHA's Region 10, for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #312390966, Repeat Citation Number 2, Item Number 1, issued on 10/02/09 and affirmed as a final order on 10/28/09, with respect to a workplace located at 7000 N.E. Airport Way, Portland, OR.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:   Boston Logan International Airport:  The following hazardous materials were not adequately stored:   a. AA Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal B) - in the chemical storage cabinet, flammable materials were stored with oxidizers.  Matches were stored with flammable liquids.   The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited in Region 10, for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #307503748, Serious Citation Number 1, Item Number 3, issued on 11/25/08 and affirmed as a final order on 12/19/08, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

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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:  Boston Logan International Airport:  Employees are exposed to finger crushing and amputation hazards from exposed ingoing nip points between the belt and the drum of the following conveyors:      a.  Jet Blue Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal C) - EDS  1 & 2  West line and EDS 3 & 4 East line.     b.  AA Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal B) - two incoming baggage conveyors.     c.  Virgin American Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal B) - the incoming baggage conveyor.     d.  C-2 Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal C) - the Baggage conveyor SB2-08.     e.  U.S. Airways Main Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal B) - conveyors 2/4 and 1/3.          The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited within OSHA's Region I for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #314046327, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 1, issued on 3/24/11 and affirmed as a final order on 4/20/11, with respect to a workplace located at One Airport Road, Manchester, NH.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    Boston Logan International Airport:    Temporary power taps (TPT's) were not used in accordance with their listing and labeling.  a. US Airways Main Checkpoint (Terminal B) break room, a microwave was plugged into a TPT.  b. Delta Security Checkpoint (Terminal A), at the supervisor's desk, a phone, computer and printer were energized by temporary power TPT that was plugged into another TPT.  c. US Airways Shuttle Checkpoint (Terminal B) break room - a microwave was plugged into a TPT.   d. C-2 Baggage Inspection Room (Terminal C) - two toasters and a microwave were energized by a TPT.  e. Break Room (Terminal E) - 2 toasters and other equipment were energized by a TPT.    The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited within OSHA's Region 10, for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 589138, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 1, issued on 9/12/12 and affirmed as a final order on 10/31/12, with respect to a workplace located at 4255 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;  Boston Logan International Airport:  Extension cords used in lieu of fixed wiring: a. Delta Pre-Check Security Checkpoint (Terminal A) - a flexible extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to energize the pre-check card reader. b. Terminal B Security Checkpoint for Gates B22-36 - a flexible extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to energize the pre-check card reader.  The Transportation Security Administration was previously cited within OSHA's Region 1, for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #313799678, Citation Number 1, Item Number 5, issued on 10/25/10 and affirmed as a final order on 11/17/10, with respect to a workplace located at Logan International Airport, Boston, MA.