OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAKE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL RECREATION AREA HEADQUARTERS, MAINTENANCE

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May 14, 2013

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Jul 1, 2013

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)  Mechanic Shop, where the employer did not perform a hazard assessment to evaluate the need for protective equipment to prevent employee exposure to lead during tasks associated with balancing tires.

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May 14, 2013

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a) Mechanic Shop, where the surface of the Ranger Products tire balancer was contaminated with lead and a housekeeping schedule was not in place to ensure all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.

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May 14, 2013

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices: a) Mechanic Shop, where the employer did not post caution signs to alert employees of the presence of lead and the precautions to take while performing tasks associated with balancing tires.

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May 14, 2013

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  a) Mechanic Shop, where employees had not received training pertaining to safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to lead during tasks associated with balancing tires.

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May 14, 2013

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29CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by  elevation of 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface: a) Sign Storage, where the florescent light fixture equipped with unguarded bulbs was located adjacent to the storage shelf.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved for conditions of use and location:  a) Carpenter Shop, where the power cord to the Makita 10 inch chop saw had damage to the outer sheathing exposing insulated conductors.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Tool Storage, where the power cord to the portable Milwaukee angle grinder was pulled from the strain relief exposing insulated conductors.

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May 14, 2013

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Hazardous substances 9020

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29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): The building owner, facility owner, or employer did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM or PACM at the worksite and did not exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing material (PACM):   a) Headquarters, where the employer did not conduct a building survey to determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material located onsite.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1960.8(a): The head of each agency did not furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm:     a) Mechanic Shop, where the I- beam supporting the Duff YNX hoist was not marked with a load rating.   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to have the support structure (I-beam) to which each hoist is installed, load rated to ensure it is at least equal to that of the hoist in accordance with Paragraph 16-1.3.2 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B 30.16-1998, Overhead Hoists  Disclaimers: 1.            You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.  2.            The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases.   3.            The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    a) Facility, where overhead storage spaces not equipped with load rating plates included:  1. Sign Storage  2. Storage space above the Assembly Area  3. Lumber storage in the Assembly Area    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 606458, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098234, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 8, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098242, citation no. 3, item no. 1, issued on September 08, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098226, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on September 08, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309097525, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on July 19, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Marblemount, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309096162, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on July 19, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Marblemount, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder:     a) Facility, where overhead storage areas not equipped with standard railing included:  1. Sign Storage Area, where the top rail measured 34 inches at the stairway opening and 27 inches at the truss exposing employees to a 12 foot fall.  2. Assembly Storage Area, where the top rail measured 34 inches at the stairway opening and 27 inches at the truss exposing employees to a 12 foot fall.  3. Headquarters Attic, where the top rail measured 34 inches at the stairway opening exposing employees to a 12 foot fall.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468100, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098267, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 08, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098226, citation no. 2, item no. 2, issued on September 08, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309096162, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on July 19, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Marblemount, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Damaged or defective sling(s) were not immediately removed from service:  a) Mechanic Shop, where a synthetic sling equipped with snags and cuts was not removed from service.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468140, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098242, citation no. 3, item no. 3, issued on September 8, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): On applications where injury to the operator might result if motors were to restart after power failures, provision was not made to prevent machines from automatically restarting upon restoration of power:  a) Carpenter Shop, where Delta Sander was not equipped with an anti-restart device.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 314899170, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on July 5, 2011 with respect to a workplace at Friday Harbor, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309096162, citation no. 2, item no. 5, issued on September 9, 2009 with respect to a workplace at Marblemount, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Installation was not in such a manner that the front end of the unit was slightly higher than the rear, so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) Carpenter Shop, where the Delta Rockwell radial saw did not return to the starting position.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 314899170, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on July 5, 2011 with respect to a workplace at Friday Harbor, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a) Welding Shop, where the tongue guard on the Baldor bench grinder measured 1 inch from the abrasive wheel. The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468100, citation no. 2, item no. 3, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA. The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098242, citation no. 2, item no. 2, issued on September 08, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.   The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309096162, citation no. 2, item no. 7, issued on September 9, 2009 with respect to a workplace at Marblemount, WA.

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May 14, 2013

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29CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts:  a) Vehicle Storage, where the railing on the stairway used to access the Sign Storage area was not equipped with midrails.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Facility, where designated emergency exit doors not equipped with exit signs included: 1. Headquarters front entrance 2. Headquarters east end hallway  3. Headquarters management office hallway 4. Chief of Maintenance office 5. North Maintenance office 6. East Maintenance office, two doors 7. Carpenter Shop 8. Mechanic Shop  9. Plumbing shop 10. Vehicle Storage

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Where the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge:  a) Hallway located outside of the conference room, where directional signs were not posted in the exit access.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet): a) Shops, where personnel doors located between adjoining shops not equipped with signage included: 1. Vehicle Storage  2. Assembly Area  3. Welding Shop 4. Carpenter Shop

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities covered by this section:  a) Maintenance Department, written procedures had not been developed where employees perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, gasoline and diesel operated motor vehicles and building equipment such as, compressors.

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May 14, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:   a) Facility, where a chemical index list was not developed. Employees utilized chemicals such as, but not limited to, oxygen and acetylene, diesel fuel, and brake fluid.

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May 14, 2013

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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) Facility, where secondary containers not equipped with labels included:  1. Mechanic Shop, plastic bottle containing brake fluid.  2. Welding Shop, small spray bottle containing cutting fluid.

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May 14, 2013

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Jul 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or    combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemical(s):  a) Facility, where containers not equipped with a hazard warning labels included:  1. Mechanic Shop, plastic bottle containing brake fluid.  2. Welding Shop, small spray bottle containing cutting fluid. 3. Fuel Area, above ground storage tank containing diesel fuel.