OSHA Inspection: ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JOHN DAY DAM

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.       (a)  Storage facility outside paint booth:  A 55 gallon drum of lacquer thinner (class 1) flammables was set-up with a hand pump system to dispense the liquid into small containers without the nozzle being electrically interconnected.  This exposed employees to burn hazards from the liquid's potential to ignite from static electricity.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:   (a) Auto Shop:  A Milwaukee band saw was set-up with a table platform to cut angle iron and the unused portion of the blade was not guarded.  This exposed employees to potential laceration hazard to the hands.    (b) Machine Shop: A Wilton drill press was not equipped with an adjustable guard. This exposed employees to potential laceration hazard to the hands.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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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:  (a)  Compressed gas storage area:  Oxygen cylinders were stored with acetylene bottles.  This exposed employees to an increased hazard of injury from fire and smoke due to a potentially accelerated fire.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(ii)(B)(1): When a tagout device was used on an energy isolating device capable of being locked out, the employer did not demonstrate that the tagout program  provided a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by the use of a lock.   John Day Dam:  In multiple locations throughout the facility energy isolation tags were installed as the only means of isolating systems, even on systems that could accept locks.  The Army Corp of Engineers (John Day Dam) did not take additional steps to render it safe.  This exposed employees to potential energy isolation hazards from a system inadvertently being turned on.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(F): Tags were not securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they could not be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.     7th floor gallery:  On panel DR9 there was a breaker switched to the off position with a tag hanging on the breaker that was not secured.  This exposed employees to energy isolation hazards from the potential of a tag coming detached from the breaker and of the system being energized inadvertently.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:       (a)  7th Floor gallery panel DR 5A:  A circuit breaker was removed and was not replaced with a protective cover.  This exposed employees to electrical shock hazard from incidental contact with the breaker.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1): A hazard was present or was likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI); however, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and/or did not ensure that employees used such clothing and equipment:   (a)  John Day Dam cavitation pit area:  Welders working on stainless materials were not supplied with personal protective clothing (coveralls) during work in these areas.  This exposed employees to potentially contaminating other areas of the dam from wearing their clothing to other areas.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees removed all protective clothing and equipment contaminated with chromium (VI) at the end of the work shift or at the completion of their tasks involving chromium (VI) exposure, whichever came first:   (a)  John Day Dam:  Employees were allowed to use the break room and leave the facility with the clothing they wore during welding operations with hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI).  This exposed employees to potential inhalation/ingestion hazard from not removing their clothing that could have chrome VI on them.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(4)(i): Employees were allowed to consume food or beverages at a worksite where chromium (VI) was present; however, the employer did not ensure that the eating and drinking areas were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI):    (a)  Break room:  The Army Corp of Engineers had not ensured that eating and drinking areas and surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of chromium (VI).  A wipe sample indicated 1.0599 micrograms per 100 cm2 of the surface area.  This exposed employees to potential ingestion/skin hazards from consuming food in this area.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    (a)  6th floor gallery:  There are no signs along the gallery floor to let employees know which direction the exits were.  This exposed employees to potential smoke inhalation hazards from delays in getting to the exit.    The Army Corp of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 741121, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/24/2013, with respect to a workplace located at The Dalles Dam OR 97058.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   (a)  Machine Shop:  The Tur 710 A lathe S/N 78523 rotating chuck guard was an irregular shape and was not sufficient to prevent employee exposure.  This exposed employees to caught in hazards if their clothing got caught on their work piece or chuck.     (b)  Machine Shop: The Standard Modern lathe S/N 12777 rotating chuck guard was not sufficient to prevent employee exposure.  This exposed employees to caught-in hazards if their clothing got caught on their work piece or chuck.   (c) Upstream gate navlock: The pinch point and moving parts of the Selson wire assembly were not adequately guarded. This exposed employees to caught-in hazards if their clothing or fingers were to be caught between the wire and pulley.    (d)  Fish Turbine room:  The pinch point and moving chain drive of the Bodine Electric motor S/N 6212106 were not adequately guarded.  This exposed employees to caught-in hazard to their hand if it were caught between the chain and the gear system.    The Army Corp of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682538, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/27/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 8010 NW Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97210.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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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)  SMF machine shop:  On the Queen City grinding wheel S/N 74130 the distance from the tongue guard to the grinding wheel was measured at one half inches.  This exposed employees to potential struck-by hazards if the wheel were to break during use.    The Army Corps of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 730422, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/24/2013, with respect to a workplace located at  The Dalles Dam.

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Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i:   (a)  SMF welding shop:  Air nozzle was operating at the shop pressure of 100 psi, exposing employees to air embolism/laceration hazards if the nozzle were to contact their skin.        (b)  East Bay:  Air nozzle was operating at 95 psi, exposing employees to air embolism/laceration hazards if the nozzle were to contact their skin.        The Army Corp of Engineers was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682698, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/272012, with respect to a workplace located at 8010 NW Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97210

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

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Jan 2, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency.   (a)  STS Pit area:  The emergency light was not in working order when tested.  This exposed employees to contusions from a potential trip hazard due to lack of light in their work area.      (b)  Outside of electric shop:  The emergency light was not in working order when tested.  This exposed employees to contusions from a potential trip hazard due to lack of light in their work area.