OSHA Inspection: USDA, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE/ PLANT PROTECTION QUARANTINE

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, in the staff and wildlife biologists' office spaces, exit/egress were 19 and 25 inches obstructed by boxes, desk, file cabinet and furniture.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, in the Archive and Break room, portable fire extinguishers were free standing on tables and floor.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, in the warehouse, oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders were stored together.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about August 5, 2013, in the PPQ Lab, two re-locatable power taps were daisy chained together.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about August 5, 2013, in the electrical room, the P2 power panel circuit breakers were not labled.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about August 5, 2013, in the PPQ area, a white extension cord was used to extend power to the Holmes oscillating pedestal fan and a surge protector for more than 90 days.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):  The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, in the mini shop area, the employer did not have a complete inventory sheet for all the chemicals present in the work place such as great value bleach, staticide spray nine, grease lightning, etc,.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  (a) On or about 3/28/13, in the mini shop area,  material safety data sheets were not available for chemicals present in the workplace such as great value bleach, staticide spray nine, grease lightning, etc.,.

Issued

Sep 23, 2013

Abate by

Oct 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, the power panels in the electrical room area were obstructed by chair, plant materials, boxes, etc.,.