OSHA Inspection: NOAA ALASKA FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

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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)  Building 32, Second floor of Orange inner building;  The breakers in breaker panel LIB Section 2 #20 were not labeled as to purpose or location.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a)      Building 4, Break room next to room no. 133;  The switch box next to the sink was missing a knockout plate on the bottom right.    b)      Building 4, Break room next to room no. 133;  The switch box furthest from the sink was missing a knockout plate on the bottom center.    c)       Building 4, Break room next to room no. 133;  Circuit panel #1V had a knockout plate missing on the bottom right.    d)      Building 32, Room 262, RACE Larval Fish Rearing Lab;  A knockout was missing on an electrical box.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

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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:  a)      Building 32, Net Loft;  An outlet had a damaged faceplate.  b)      Building 32, Net Loft;  An outlet was missing a faceplate.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):   a)       Building 4, Room 1163;  The Scotchman Metal Chop Saw had a knick on the outer sheathing of the cord, exposing insulated wires.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

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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)  Building 4, Room 2092;  The aisleway measured 23 inches between orange plastic cases and a specimen storage cabinet.   b)  Building 4, Room 2031;  The aisleway measured 25 inches between a black file cabinet and the office entrance to room 2031.  c)  Building 4,  Dissection Lab Room 1027 walk in refrigerator;  There was clutter on the floor and no aisleway.  d)  Building 4, Room 1088;  There was a 20 inch aisleway between metal shelving with white boxes and cleaning supplies. e)  Building 4,  Room 1123;  There was a 17-22 inch aisleway between white file storage boxes on metal shelving and a brown desk.  f)   Building 4,  Cooler # 1127;  There was an 18 inch aisleway between green and blue coolers.  g)  Building 4, Room 1162 RACE;  There was a 20 inch aisleway in the corner between the safe and the door.   h)  Building 4;  Room 1160, CES Shop;  There was a 21 inch aisleway between a gray metal cabinet and a workbench.  i)   Building 32, North Lean To, REFM Group;  There was a 23 inch aisleway between plastic boxes with storage.   j)   Building 32, North Lean to, REFM Group;  There was a 15-22 inch aisleway between totes and crates near an exit route door.  k)  Building 32, North Lean To, REFM Group;  There as a 19 inch aisleway between metal shelving and a desk.  l)   Building 32, Bone Museum;  There was a 12 inch aisleway between boxes and shelving.  m)  Building 32, Room 129C;  There as a 24 inch aisleway between boxes and storage.  n)  Building 32, Room 133;  There was a 14 inch aisleway between plastic buckets and tires.  o)  Building 32, Room 134;  There was a 11-18 inch aisleway between a white cooler and metal stairway.  p)  Building 8, ROV Locker;  There was an 11 inch aisleway between a black container and a wooden crate.     The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no.  309097335 citation 3, item 1, issued on April 28, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, Washington.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309097319 citation 1, item 1, issued on April 27, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, Washington.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

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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)     Building 4, Room 2143;  A white relocatable power tap was plugged into another white relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed to be plugged into an outlet, and not daisy chained and plugged into other relocatable power taps or extension cords.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.   (b)   Building 4,  Room 2140;  A white Lakewood heater was plugged into a relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed for low amperage computer and audiovisual types of equipment, and not appliances.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.   (c)    Building 4, Room 1035;  A HD Design black coffee pot was plugged into an extension cord, violating the temporary usage UL listing and labeling for the extension cord.   This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.  (d)   Building 4, Room 1037; A Haler microwave and Elite black electric kettle were plugged into a relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed for low amperage computer and audiovisual types of equipment, and not appliances.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.  (e)   Building 4;  Room 1052;  A Primo water cooler, brown refrigerator, and aquarium were plugged into a relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed for low amperage computer and audiovisual types of equipment, and not appliances.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.   (f)     Building 4;  Room 1163 Staging Area of Shop;  A relocatable power tap was plugged into another relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed to be plugged into an outlet, and not daisy chained and plugged into other relocatable power taps or extension cords.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.   (g)    Building 32;  RACE Larval Fish Rearing Lab; Room 262;  Florescent lights were plugged into a relocatable power tap. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed for low amperage computer and audiovisual types of equipment, and not appliances and lighting.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.     The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no.  906829 citation 2, item 4, issued on June 4, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Pasco, Washington.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 915685 citation 1, item 1, issued on July 26, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Long Beach, California.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 915443 citation 1, item 2, issued on August 9, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Long Beach, California.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a)      Building 32, West Room #127-B;  Florescent lights were located 7 feet 9 inches from the floor, next to storage shelving and were not guarded.   b)      Building 32, RSST Storage East;  Florescent lights were located 7 feet 9 inches from the floor, next  to storage shelving and were not guarded.   c)       Building 32; FACE Larval Fish Rearing Lab, Room 257;  Florescent lights were located 3 feet from the floor and were not guarded.   d)      Building 32; FACE Larval Fish Rearing Lab, Room 262;  Florescent lights were located less than 8 feet from the floor and were not guarded.     The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 107939 citation 2, item 3, issued on November 15, 2011 with respect to a workplace at Mukilteo, Washington.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no.  309097285 citation 1, item 8, issued on April 27, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, Washington.   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309097319 citation 1, item 6, issued on April 27, 2010, with respect to a workplace at Seattle, Washington.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 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)       Building 32, RACE Larval Fish Rearing Lab;  The outlet boxes adjacent to the laboratory pools did not have covers.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 107939 citation 1, item 2, issued on November 15, 2011 with respect to a workplace at Mukilteo, Washington.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 915441 citation 1, item 2, issued on August 3, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Long Beach, California.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

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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)      Building 4, Room 1052A;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.    b)      Building 4,  Room 1133, RACE Electronics Lab;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.                c)       Building 4, Room 1133A;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.   d)      Building 32, FOCI Work Area;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.   e)      Building 32, OAR Suite 129C;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.   f)       Building 32, Bearing Sea Room;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.   g)      Building 32, RSST Storage East;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.   h)      Building 32, Bone Museum;  There were not exit signs over the 2 doors which lead to the open hangar area.   i)        Building 32, Room 133;  In the workspace with 2 or more doors, the door to the exit corridor was not labeled with an exit sign.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 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)      Hangar 32;  RSST Storage, East Room;  The Amerex fire extinguisher had not been inspected since May 2013.   b)      Hangar 32; Larval Lab;  The Pyrochem fire extinguisher had not been inspected since September 2013.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:  a)       Building 4, Room 2082;  There was 14 inches of clearance between the sprinkler head and the HP LaserJet boxes.