OSHA Inspection: DEPT OF THE ARMY

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut.    a) Northwest end of the Carpentry Shop: A Delta radial arm saw was not equipped with a guard for the right-hand side of the lower portion of the saw blade.    b) East wall of the Wesson Lake Maintenance Shop: A Delta radial arm saw was not equipped with a guard which atomically adjusted for the right-hand side of the lower portion of the saw blade.    c) West wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A DeWalt radial arm saw model number 7749  was not equipped with a guard for the right-hand side of the lower portion of the saw blade.   d) South wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A DeWalt radial arm saw  was not equipped with a guard for the the lower portion of the saw blade.   e) East wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A Delta radial arm saw was not equipped with a guard for the right-hand side of the lower portion of the saw blade.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3): Radial saw(s) were not provided with an adjustable stop to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the position necessary to complete the cut in repetitive operations   a)  Northwest end of the Carpentry Shop: The blade of the Delta radial arm saw used at the worksite protruded 3 inches past the edge of the work table.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) East wall of the Wesson Lake Maintenance Shop: The cutting head on the Delta radial arm saw did not return to the starting position after it was released.   b) West wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A DeWalt radial arm saw model number 7749 did not return to the starting position after it was released.   c) South wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A DeWalt radial arm saw did not return to the starting position after it was released.   d) East wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A Delta radial arm did not return to the starting position after it was released.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:   a) North wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A B-Line bench grinder used at the worksite to sharpen drill bits, was not equipped with a side guard for the right-hand side abrasive wheel which covered the spindle end and nut.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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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) North wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A B-Line bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard over the right-hand side abrasive wheel and the distance between the upper peripheral member and the abrasive wheel was 3/4 of an inch.   b) North wall of the Wood Shop in Building 12650: A bench grinder of unknown manufacture, ID Number 417553 was not equipped with a tongue guard over the right-hand side abrasive wheel  and the distance between the upper peripheral member was 3 inches.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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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:   a) Center of the Carpentry Shop: A 120 volt twist lock receptacle outlet used to power a table saw was listed for permanent installation, but instead was attached to the end of a flexible cord.   b) Center of HVAC Shop Building 2601: A 480 volt receptacle outlet box listed for permanent installation was instead found hanging from the end of a power cord attached to the ceiling.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:   a) West wall of the Line Shed: A 120/240 electrical breaker box was not marked to show which of the 4 breakers operated which circuit or piece of equipment.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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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:  a) West wall of the Line Shed: Storage in the form of bare fluorescent lights, cardboard boxes containing electrical equipment and miscellanies electrical parts were stored directly in front of a 120/240 electrical breaker box.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:   a) Center of Plumbing Shop: A 50 foot extension cord plugged into a 120 volt receptacle outlet used to power a work bench was found to have reversed polarity.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Dec 9, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(v)(C): Branch-circuit conductors were laid on the floor.   a) Center of Carpentry Shop north end of the Break Room area: Two sections of conduit containing branch circuit conductors were laid on the floor exposing them to damage as well as being a tripping hazard.   b) Center of Carpentry Shop east end of the Break Room area: Conduit containing branch circuit conductors were laid on the floor exposing them to damage as well as being a tripping hazard.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard.    a) South Wall of the Golf Course Maintenance Building: The fluorescent light set hanging above a work table did not have the bulbs protected by a cover or guard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a) Center of Carpentry Shop: A 120 volt twist lock receptacle outlet used to power a table saw had 3/4 inch opening at the top of the box which was not effectively closed.   b) Center of HVAC Shop Building 2601: A 480 volt receptacle outlet was rife with small 1/8 to 1/4 inch open holes, with nine (9) holes in the front of the box and five (5) holes in the rear of the box which were not effectively closed.   c) West Wall of Injection Molding Area of Building 12650: A 600 volt ITE closed switch box had an unused opening of 1.5 inches in diameter on the right-hand side which was not effectively closed.

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  a) Center of the Carpentry Shop: A 120 volt relocatable power tap extension cord was used to provide power to another extension cord containing an anti-automatic restart box which in turn powered outlet strips installed onto a nearby workbench.  b) Center of Plumbing Shop: A 120 volt electrical extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to provide power to receptacle outlets located on a work table.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected:   a) Line Shed: The building used to store mostly electrical supplies was infested with spiders. Numerious cobwebs stretched between shelves and passed over aisles.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 12, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:   a) Line Shed: Some items stored on the top shelf of the buildings' storage shelves were overhanging the shelves' edge or they were listing toward the walkway were they could fall on employees walking or working below.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED