OSHA Inspection: ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JOHN DAY DAM

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(6): The employer did not ensure that safe distance was maintained from the edge of ramps or platforms while on any elevated dock, or platform or freight car:  (a) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from the use of a loading dock that did not have a vehicle curb, bull rail or other effective barrier to prevent vehicles and forklifts from going over the edge. The loading dock was located outside of the southeast corner of the lower maintenance shop at the John Day Dam in Rufus, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(e)(1)(i): Trolley stops were not provided at the limit of travel of the trolley:  (a) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from the use of the emergency crane without trolley stops to limit the motion of the crane to within the safe range of travel. The emergency crane is located on the face of the John Day Dam on the Columbia River near Rufus, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:  (a) On or about September 10, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from a pipe chase pit with the cover removed that was not adequately protected. The pipe chase was located in the tanner valve #4 storage room at the John Day Dam.   (b) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from pit openings that were not protected by a floor cover or guardrails. The pits was located in the level 131 fish turbine room at the John Day Dam.   The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 730483, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at The Dalles dam in the The Dalles, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):  (a) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury or death from falls to a lower level of over 50 feet. The hazard was located on the powerhouse roof of the John Day dam located near Rufus, Oregon.  (b) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to a serious injury from a fall of about 5'7" at turbine generator #7.   The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 96892, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at McNary Dam in Umatilla, Oregon.  The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682898, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 8010 NW Saint Helens Road in Portland, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casings enclosing shafting completely or by troughs enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from a horizontal shaft that was not fully guarded. The horizontal shaft was part of pump #1 at elevation 154 located at the John Day Dam.   (b) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from a horizontal shaft that was not fully guarded on the Cincinnati Bickford Radial drill located in the lower machine shop at the John Day Dam.     The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682538, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on November 26, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 8010 NW Saint Helens Road in Portland, Oregon.  The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 730422, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at The Dalles dam in The Dalles, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s)  (a) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to the vertical rotating shaft on the left side of the vertical lathe located in the east bay of the John Day dam.   (b) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that the employer did not provide adequate warning signs and/or barriers to keep unqualified personnel away from the rotating vertical shafts of the power generation turbines. Located at the machine shop floor level in the John Day dam.  (c) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from the vertical rotating shafts on the turbine governors, located at level 3 of the John Day Dam.     The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 741082, notice number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at The Dalles Dam in The Dalles, Oregon.  The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 96892, notice number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at McNary Dam in Umatilla, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from the fluorescent light inside the cab of the emergency crane that was not protected from accidental contact or breakage.  Located at the John Day Dam.  The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 96892, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 82925 Devore Road in Umatilla, Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) On or about September 11, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were exposed to serious injury from the use of a Makita angle grinder with a damaged cord. The angle grinder was located in the STS pit at the time of the inspection.   The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 730422, citation number 1, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at The Dalles Dam in Oregon.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    (a) On or about September 10, 2013 the inspection revealed that the power for a temporary light was provided using spliced wires that were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose. The light was located in bay 13a of the 7th floor gallery.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  (a) On or about September 10, 2013 the inspection revealed a junction box that was not provided with a cover. The box was located at the face of the John Day Dam near spillway gate #10.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  (a) On or about September 10, 2013 the inspection revealed a receptacle outlet located outside at the north fish pump deck that did not have a weather cover. Located at the John Day Dam complex at the Columbia River.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer used written materials, such as signs, placards, process sheets, or batch tickets in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers that failed to identify the container(s) to which they were applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):  (a) On or about September 16, 2013 the inspection revealed a tank in the satellite accumulation area #9 that was not labeled to indicate what the contents were.