OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE-VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times:  On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the second floor hallway area, a sign indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit was not posted.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):  On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Eastern National Office, a door that was not an exit, and that was located so it was likely to be mistaken for an exit, was not identified by a sign or any other means.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the administrative assistant office area, an  uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.    b) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Superintend's office area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   c) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Superintend's assistant office area, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   d) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI,, in the first floor Permit office area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   e) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Ranger office area, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.  f) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Lifeguard office area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   g) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Lifeguard office area, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   h) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Interpretation area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   i) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Eastern National Office area, an uninterruptible power supply was not connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   j) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Visitor's Center area, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Interpretation area, two flexible cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring.  b) On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Ranger Officer area, a flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to service a relocatable power tap.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:   On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, in the Interpretation area, a flexible cord was run through an opening between the cabinet countertop and the walls to service a relocatable power tap.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas):   On or about 06/27/13, at 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St John, VI, a list, index or inventory of the hazardous chemicals in the workplace for which material safety data sheets should be available was not included in the hazard communication program.   PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.