OSHA Inspection: USDA FOREST SERVICE - CLEVELAND NF

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Engine Bay: On or about 28JAN14, employees were exposed to eye damage when the employer permitted the employees to use compressed air for cleaning without any eye protection, the employer permitted the use of sun glasses not meeting ANZI Z87.1 standards

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

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Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(iii): Frames of electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, clothes dryers, and metal outlet or junction boxes that are part of the circuit for these appliances shall be grounded.  Kitchen: On or about 28JAN14, a toaster in use was not grounded exposing the employees to contact with the electrically live metal frame.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  Engine 39 cache: On or about 28JAN14, a power strip was attached to the building wall at the network box wall with plastic ties.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Engine bay: On or about 28JAN14, an exit door leading outside was not labeled with a sign reading Exit.  The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911910, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 41374 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA 92333.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

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Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places when not being used:   Helitac Barracks: On or about 28JAN14, A fire extinguisher was kept on the floor.   The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911909, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 28104 Highway 18, Running Springs,  CA 92383.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a) Engine bay: On or about 28JAN14, a fire extinguisher was not inspected monthly.  (b) Engine Barracks: On or about 28JAN14, a fire extinguisher was not inspected monthly.   (c) Helitac Barracks: On or about 28JAN14, a fire extinguisher was not inspected monthly.   The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 910625, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on July 29, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 602 S. Tippecanoe Av., San Bernardino, CA 92408.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.:  Engine Bay: On or about 28JAN14, a portable air compressor used by the employees for cleaning was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and the use of eye protection was not enforced.  The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911912, citation number 1, item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on August 6, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 28500 Highway 243, Mountain Center, CA 92561.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

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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) Support service, room 202: On or about 28JAN14, a power strip was used to provide 120VAC electrical service to a microwave and refrigerator.  (b) Kitchen: On or about 28JAN14, a power strip was used to provide 120VAC electrical service to a microwave.  (c) Kitchen: On or about 28JAN14, a power strip was connected in series to an extension cord.  (d) Cache: On or about 28JAN14, two extensions cords were connected in series to provide electrical service.   The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911911, citation number 1, item number 10, and was affirmed as a final order on August 6, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 41374 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA 92333.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Engine Barracks: On or about 28JAN14, a receptacle outlet box was not covered, exposing the 120VAC conductors to inadvertent employee contact.  The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911911, citation number 1, item number 13, and was affirmed as a final order on August 6, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 41374 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA 92333.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  Cache: On or about 28JAN14, a flexible cord providing electrical service was run over a wall from the water cache into the locker room.  The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911911, citation number 1, item number 16, and was affirmed as a final order on August 6, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 41374 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA 92333.

Issued

Mar 12, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lamp holders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:  Engine bay: On or about 28JAN14, live 120VAC conductors were exposed to inadvertent contact by employees by a light fixture on a Sears bench grinder.  The USDA Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 642738, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on December 5, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006.