HAWTHORNE, CA ·
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APHIS PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APHIS PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE in 11840 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 (NAICS 926140). OSHA activity number 338944317.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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?
- Site address
- 11840 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD.
- City
- HAWTHORNE
- State
- CA
- ZIP
- 90250
- Mailing
- 11840 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Union (A)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 926140
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- Federal government (D)
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Plant pathology image room - On or about 3/5/2013, an emergency exit route was obstructed by a table. b) Entomology lab - On or about 3/5/2013, an emergency exit route was obstructed by boxes of plastic chemical containers.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: a) Second floor, hallway adjacent to elevator - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. b) Second floor, main office space - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. c) First floor, adjacent to men's restroom - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. d) First floor, hallway adjacent to break room - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. e) Botany room, adjacent to door- On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. f) Plant inspection area - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. g) Treatment room - On or about 3/5/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard: a) Computer storage - On or about 3/5/2013, sticks were stored unsecured from sliding and posed tripping hazards. b) Plant inspection area adjacent to bay door - On or about 3/5/2013, bolt cutters were stored unsecured from sliding and posed tripping hazards.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided: a) SITC office - On or about 3/5/2013, an electrical outlet was inadequately protected by a damaged faceplate. b) Plant inspection area, adjacent to bay door - On or about 3/5/2013, an electrical junction box was not protected by a cover.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: a) Student volunteer desk - On or about 3/5/2013, surge protectors were daisy-chained together. b) Entomology lab - On or about 3/5/2013, surge protectors were daisy-chained together. c) Botany room, office - On or about 3/5/2013, surge protectors were daisy-chained together. d) Botany room, lab - On or about 3/5/2013, surge protectors were daisy-chained together.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 A02 X
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points: Break room - On or about 3/5/2013, a surge protector cord's insulation exhibited melt damage from contact with a toaster oven.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 J02 IV
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location: Treatment room - On or about 3/5/2013, a 120 V electrical outlet adjacent to an emergency eye wash and shower had no GFCI protection.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2013
- Abate by
- May 15, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: a) Safety room, on bench - On or about 3/5/2013, a spray bottle was not labeled with its chemical contents. b) Inspector's cubicle - On or about 3/5/2013, a squirt bottle was not labeled with its chemical contents.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 338944317.
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