OSHA Inspection: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION-PORT OF AGUADILLA

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the Agriculture inspection area, a designated exit was not marked by an exit sign or any other means.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times:  On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the Agriculture inspection area, a sign indicating the direction of travel to an exit that was not immediately apparent was not posted.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the agriculture office area, two relocatable power taps were not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   b) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the main office area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   c) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in IT room area, multiple relocatable power taps were not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the Immigration area, the electrical service panel F was not readily accessible.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made:  On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the gym area, a floor fan was in use with the power cord damaged and the conductors exposed.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment shall contain an equipment grounding conductor:  a) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the gym area, a flexible extension cord was not equipped with a grounding conductor.  b) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the ATCET room area, a flexible extension cord was not equipped with a grounding conductor.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(iii): Adapters which interrupt the continuity of the equipment grounding connection may not be used:  On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the gym area, a floor fan with a three-prong power cord was connected into a two-pronged extension cord with a three-prong/two prong adapter.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:   a) On or about 03/01/13, at Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR, in the ATCET room area,  a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.