HAWTHORNE, CA ·
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APHIS VETERINARY SERVICE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APHIS VETERINARY SERVICE in 11850 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 (NAICS 541940). OSHA activity number 339157174.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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?
- Establishment
- U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APHIS VETERINARY SERVICE
- Site address
- 11850 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD.
- City
- HAWTHORNE
- State
- CA
- ZIP
- 90250
- Mailing
- 11850 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
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 541940
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- Federal government (D)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.141 G02
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials: Laboratory/break room - On or about 6/26/2013, employees were permitted to consume food or beverages in areas exposed to animal blood.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.141 G04
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s): Laboratory/break room - On or about 6/26/2013, food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to animal blood.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 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) Assistant Veterinary In Charge Office - On or about 6/26/2013, an electrical outlet was not protected by a cover. b) Animal Health Technician desk 2 - On or about 6/26/2013, there was damage to a surge protector's insulation.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 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) Main work area, desk - On or about 6/26/2013, an extension cord was daisy-chained to a surge protector. b) Animal Health Technician desk 1 - On or about 6/26/2013, an extension cord was daisy-chained to a surge protector. c) Animal Health Technician desk 2 - On or about 6/26/2013, two surge protectors were daisy-chained together.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 A02 X
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 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: Veterinarian's desk - On or about 6/26/2013, an electrical cord was pinched underneath the cubicle wall.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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) Main work area, desk - On or about 6/26/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring. b) Animal Health Technician desk 1 - On or about 6/26/2013, an extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring.
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 339157174.
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