OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

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May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Flights of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with a standard railing as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:  Shop - On or about 4/2/2013, a stairway with at least four risers was not equipped with a standard railing.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x): Portable wood ladder(s) were not inspected frequently and those which have developed defects were not withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."  a) Book store manager office - On or about 4/2/2013, an unstable wood ladder was not tagged or taken out of service for repair or destruction.   b) Fastener room - On or about 4/2/2013, an unstable wood ladder was not tagged or taken out of service for repair or destruction.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired.  a) Janitorial storage - On or about 4/2/2013, a metal ladder was not marked or taken out of service until repaired.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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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.  Ammo room, adjacent to door - On or about 4/2/2013, a metal box restricted the exit access to less than 28 inches wide.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a) Storage unit under stairs  - On or about 4/2/2013, ear plugs were not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition.    b) Storage unit under stairs - On or about 4/2/2013, an N95 respirator was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:  Boating office, adjacent to sink area - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not kept in its designated place.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Break room - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  b) Hallway adjacent to mail room - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  c) First floor hallway - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  d) Server room - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  e) Electrical room - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  f) Visitor center - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  g) Auditorium - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.  h) Boating storage - On or about 4/2/2013, a fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:  a) Ammo room - On or about 4/2/2013, the employer did not maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and boxes.   b) Boating office closet - On or about 4/2/2013, the employer did not maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and boxes.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  a) Park guide cubicle - On or about 4/2/2013, a TV was stored unsecured on top of a cubicle.   b) Storage area - On or about 4/2/2013, a plastic buckets were stored unsecured from sliding.  c) Boating office, adjacent to closet - On or about 4/2/2013, a fishing pole, a sign, and other items were stored unsecured  from sliding or falling.  d) Shop - On or about 4/2/2013, a steel pole and wood panels were stored unsecured from sliding or falling.  e) Fastener room  - On or about 4/2/2013, a paper cutter, wood panels, and tools were stored unsecured from sliding or falling.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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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) Superintendent's office - On or about 4/2/2013, books and binders were stored on the floor and presented tripping hazards.  b) Cultural specialist office - On or about 4/2/2013, notebooks were stored on the floor and presented tripping hazards.  c) Video specialist office - On or about 4/2/2013, bags and boxes were stored on the floor and presented tripping hazards.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(a): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Shop - On or about 4/2/2013, a drill press was not provided with a chip guard.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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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) Dispatch office - On or about 4/2/2013, two electrical outlets were not protected by a faceplate.   b) Storage unit under stairs, under desk - On or about 4/2/2013, an electrical outlet was not protected by a faceplate.   c) Storage unit under stairs, adjacent to door - On or about 4/2/2013, a ground pin was left exposed in an electrical outlet.   d) Electrical room - On or about 4/2/2013, an electrical outlet was not protected by a faceplate.   e) Facilities office, adjacent to door - On or about 4/2/2013, an electrical outlet cover was not secured to prevent inadvertent contact.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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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:  Transient office space - On or about 4/2/2013, an extension cord was daisy-chained to a surge protector.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Janitorial storage - On or about 4/2/2013, the area in front of an electrical panel was used to store an aluminum ladder.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  Hallway, adjacent to safety office - On or about 4/2/2013, a light switch faceplate did not adequately cover electrical wiring.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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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) Transient office space - On or about 4/2/2013, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring.  b) Park guide cubicle - On or about 4/2/2013, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring.  c) Boiler room - On or about 4/2/2013, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring.  d) Shop, by water fountain - On or about 4/2/2013, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

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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:  Dive locker - On or about 4/2/2013, a spray bottle was not labeled with its chemical contents.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1917.44(d): The employer did not direct motor vehicle operators to comply with posted speed limits and other traffic control signs or signals, and written traffic instructions:  Dock area - On or about 4/2/2013, a forklift driver did not look in the direction of travel during operation of a forklift.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1917.44(f): Vehicular routes, traffic rules, and parking areas were not established, identified, and/or used:  Dock area - On or about 4/2/2013, vehicular routes and traffic rules were not established and used to protect pedestrians from a forklift's path of travel.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

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29 CFR 1960.66(d): 29 CFR 1960.66(d): The federal agency employer did not maintain 29 CFR 1904.29(a) records as required by CFR 1960.66(d).  A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  a) At the establishment - On or about 4/2/2013, the federal agency employer did not maintain the 2011 summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A) or equivalent forms.  b) At the establishment - On or about 4/2/2013, the federal agency employer did not maintain the 2010 summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A) or equivalent forms.  c) At the establishment - On or about 4/2/2013, the federal agency employer did not maintain the 2009 summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A) or equivalent forms.