OSHA Inspection: NOAA

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    In the Hallway - On or about 3/7/2013, a fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:    a) Fisheries biologist 15 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, a poster container and plastic rod were stored so that they were not protected from sliding or collapse.    b) LAIR room - On or about 3/7/2013, folded boxes were stored so that they were not protected from sliding or collapse.    c) Hallway adjacent to LAIR room - On or about 3/7/2013, shelving panels were stored so that they were not protected from sliding or collapse.    d) Fisheries biologist 20 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, a box and banner container were stored so that they were not protected from sliding or collapse.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 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:    a) Fisheries biologist 8 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, folders, papers, and boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    b) Fisheries biologist 11 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes, a bag, and other items were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    c) Fisheries biologist 12 cubicle- On or about 3/7/2013, binders, bags, and boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    d) Fisheries biologist 14 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, bags were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    e) Intern's cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, a box and a buoy were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    f) Fisheries biologist 18 office - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    g) IT room - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes were stored on the floor and posed tripping hazards.    h) Fisheries biologist 19 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    i) Public Affairs office - On or about 3/7/2013, bags were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    j) Division directors office - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes, bags, and other items were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    k) Management support specialist cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    l) Fisheries biologist 20 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes were stored on the floor so that they created tripping hazards.    m) Fisheries biologist 21 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, boxes and bags were stored on the floor and posed tripping hazards.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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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:    a) Admin support cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    b) Fisheries biologist 1 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    c) Fisheries biologist 4 office - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    d) Fisheries biologist 6 office - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    e) Fisheries biologist 7 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was daisy chained to a surge protector     f) Spare cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    g) Fisheries biologist 13 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was daisy chained to a surge protector.     h) Fisheries biologist 14 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    i) Fisheries biologist 17 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    j) Communication and Outreach Coordinator office - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained   together.    k) Purchasing agent 1 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    l) Purchasing agent 2 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    m) Environmental/safety specialist cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, two surge protectors were daisy chained together.    n) Permit processor office - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was daisy chained to a surge protector.    o) Supervisory fisheries policy analyst office - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was daisy chained to a surge protector.    p) Economist cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was daisy chained to a surge protector.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.    a) Fisheries biologist 7 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was subjected to a pinch point on the floor.    b) Telework area  - On or about 3/7/2013, a surge protector cord was pinched under a cubicle wall.    c) Purchasing agents work area/Fax machine area - On or about 3/7/2013, a surge protector cord was threaded through the cubicle wall and was subjected to a pinch point.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(xi): Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables were not supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected from physical damage.     a) Fisheries biologist 9 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, the cable assembly on a surge protector was damaged.    b) Fisheries biologist 10 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, the cord of a surge protector was placed in such a way that put stress on the cable assembly.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Fisheries biologist 3 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    b) Fisheries biologist 7 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    c) Kitchen - On or about 3/7/2013, two extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring.     d) Fisheries biologist 13 cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    e) Management support specialist cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    f) Permit processor office - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    g) Supervisory fisheries policy analyst office - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent   wiring.    h) Economist cubicle - On or about 3/7/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein.    Kitchen - On or about 3/7/2013, a secondary container/spray bottle was not labeled for its contents.

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3):  The OSHA-300 log was not examined and certified by a company executive, as defined in 1904.32(b)(4).     or in the alternative     29 CFR 1960.67:  The OSHA-300 log was not examined and certified by the senior establishment management official, the head of the Agency for which the senior establishment management official works, or any management official who is in the direct chain of command between the senior management official and the head of the Agency.    At the facility - On or about 3/7/2013, the OSHA 300A was not certified by a company executive as defined by 1904.32(b)(4).

Issued

Mar 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6):  The OSHA-300 log annual summary was not posted by February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records.    At the facility - On or about 3/7/2013, the OSHA-300 log annual summary was not posted by February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records.