OSHA Inspection: USAF - LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON (LRS)

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards: Note: Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.  Dept. of Air Force Davis Monthan AFB - Logistics Readiness Squadron - On or about May 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto Oil Pits with a 71 inch depth to the raised grating and 112 inches above the adjacent floor/ground level were not guarded with a standard railing (or equivalent):  a) Light Duty Shop.  b) Heavy Duty Shop.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was 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: Dept. of Air Force Davis Monthan AFB - Logistics Readiness Squadron - On or about May 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto the Machine Shop: a)  The Toolmaster Milling Machine with Serial Number 5531D5V-110 did not have a guard to protect employees from the point of operation of the rotating cutting head. b)  Jet Head Engine Lathe with Serial Number 907W2582W did not contain a guard to protect employees from the rotating parts and flying metal chips during operation.  The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 467640, notice number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on March 18 2013, with respect to a workplace located at Arc Light Blvd. Bldg. 22007, Andersen AFB Yigo GU 96929.  The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 191327, notice number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 22, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 730 E. Street, Bldg. 1205, Travis AFB CA 94535.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  Dept. of Air Force Davis Monthan AFB - Logistics Readiness Squadron - On or about May 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto, The Cincinnati Pedestal Grinders SN 93248 right tongue guard was 5/8 inches from the periphery of the abrasive  wheel.   The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 191646, notice number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 241 V Street Bldg. 878 Travis AFB CA 94353.  The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 461962, notice number 1, item number 1and was affirmed as a final order on December 11, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at Bldg. 18001, Arc Light Blvd. Andersent AFB Yigo GU 96929.  The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 191327, notice number 1, item number 2and was affirmed as a final order on May 22, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 730 E. Street Bldg. 1205, Travis AFB CA  94535.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  Dept. of Air Force Davis Monthan AFB - Logistics Readiness Squadron - On or about May 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the access to and/or working space around electrical equipment was not maintained to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment in the Allied Trades Welding Shop.  Welding equipment inhibited access to 5 electrical disconnects boxes in the event of an emergency.   The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 467640, notice number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 18, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at Anderson AFB, Bldg. 22007, HVAC Arc Light Blvd, Andersen AFB Yigo GU 96929.  The U.S. Air Force was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 191646, notice number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 241 V Street, Bldg. 878, Travis AFB CA 94535.