OSHA Inspection: DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that :    a) Small Bus Garage - On or prior to April 2, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards while working around and under the Rotary Lift (Lift Serial # SRA95B0235, Model # SM121).  A lift control switch would stick and not return to a neutral position.    b) Small Bus Garage - On or prior to April 2, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards while working around and under the Rotary Lift (Lift Serial # SRA95B0234, Model # SM121).  The back lift jack did not rise properly and would not rest on the safety locks.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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) and toeboards:     a) Big Bus Garage - On or about April 3, 2014, the mezzanine area used for storage at the top of staircase did not have a standard rail exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  a) Big Bus Garage - On or about April 3, 2014, the mezzanine area used for storage at the top of staircase did not have a standard rail exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with  a) Staircase leading to the long hallway - On or about April 3, 2014, the staircase leading to the long hallway did not have standard stair rails.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    a) Small Bus Garage - On or prior to April 2, 2014, the windshield washer fluid, a Category 3 flammable liquid with a Flash Point of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a Boiling Point of 170 degrees Fahrenheit, was dispensed into containers using a motor that cautioned about not using the motor with flammable liquids.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Small Bus Garage - On or prior April 2, 2014, the windshield washer fluid, a Category 3 flammable liquid windshield washer fluid, a Category 3 flammable liquid with a Flash Point of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a Boiling Point of 170 degrees Fahrenheit, was dispensed into containers using a motor that cautioned about not using the motor with flammable liquids, and the containers were not grounded.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Small Bus Garage - On or about April 2, 2014, a slot knockout was missing in the 240 Volt electrical panel box exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a)  Bathrooms near break room area - On or about April 2, 2014, an exit sign was not illuminated.  b)  Bathrooms near break room area- On or about April 2, 2014, an exit sign was not illuminated.  c)  Parts Room Area -  On or about April 2, 2014, an exit sign was not illuminated.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Small Bus Garage by doorway near new eyewash station - On or about April 2, 2014, a AMEREX ABC portable fire extinguisher was not mounted and labeled.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Small Bus Garage - On or about April 2, 2014, the breakers in the electrical panel box were not labeled.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) Small Bus Garage - On or about April 2, 2014, for the employees using chemicals such as, but not limited to, windshield washing fluid (flammable) and automotive lubrication liquids.

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) Small Bus Garage - On or about April 2, 2014, the employer was missing a safety data sheet for chemicals used in the workplace, such as but not limited to, windshield washer fluid (flammable liquid).

Issued

Jun 24, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a)  Small Bus Garage - On or about April 2, 2014, employees had not received training on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to include the new label elements and new safety data sheet sections.  Employees handle chemicals, such as but not limited to, window washing fluid (flammable liquid) and automotive lubrication fluids.