OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 manager's office space, forms collection area and criminal investigation cubicle areas, exit/egress was 19, 23 and 25 inches and was obstructed by desks, metal file cabinet and cubicle walls.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a) On or about August 5, 2013, in the first floor TAC area, the door leading to the corridor area did not have a sign or marking indicating it was not an exit.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 first floor break room, a portable fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor and not secured.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about August 5, 2013, in the third floor appeals room, lunch room, room 310, collection forms, revenue officer and group managers exam office areas, re-locatable power taps were daisy chained and/or provided power to a Bunn coffee maker and Frigidaire refridgerator.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about August 5, 2013, in the first floor break room a white extension cord was used to extend power to the water cooler for more than 90 days.