OSHA Inspection: FORT DRUM GARRISON

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a) On or about 10/30/2014, Building 4003:  The street light storage room had unstable and collapsing boxes along with material/ suppliesl on the floor.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Gasoline Alley Gate Guard House:  The floor by the entry door had water on it due to weather conditions.    b) On or about 10/21/2014, Airfield Gate Guard House:  The floor by the entry door had water on it due to weather conditions.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors, platforms and working surfaces four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.  a) On or about 10/22/2014, Range 2:  Employees were working on the air handling equipment while standing on pipes nine and a half feet above the floor, without railings or fall protection.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(f): All treads were not reasonably slip-resistant and the nosings were not of nonslip finish:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Gasoline Alley Gate Guard House:  There was missing nosing on steps inside of the guard house.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) On or about 10/22/2014, Range 23 maintenance building:  The exit door from the Maggitt maintenance room was locked.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about 10/22/2014, Range 23 maintenance building:  The path to the exit door was partially blocked by equipment and boxes.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) On or about 11/6/2014, Building T-91:  Flammable liquids, Southwin Ltd windshield wiper fluid, was dispensed without any bonding between the dispensing container and the receiving container.     b) On or about 11/6/2014, Building 20-88:  Flammable liquids, Southwin Ltd windshield wiper fluid, was dispensed without any bonding between the dispensing container and the receiving container.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  Security workers that are provided with and required to use respirators, were not provided with a written respiratory program.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  Security workers that are provided with and required to use respirators, were not provided with annual fit testing.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  Security workers that are provided with and required to use respirators, were not provided with training as required in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii).    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) On or about 10/22/2014, At shops such as, but not limited to range maintenance, sign shop, public works and metal shop:  The shops had not developed specific lock out procedures for equipment that had multiple energy sources such as, but not limited to the Maggitt Training Systems cars, laser cutter, press brake and snow removal equipment.      b) On or about 10/22/2014, At shops such as, but not limited to range maintenance, sign shop, carpentry shop, public works and metal shop:  While employees were performing maintenance, adjustments, cleaning, and set up on equipment and machines such as, but not limited to the Maggitt training system, press brake, blade changes on saws, corner press, and laser cutter, energy control (lock out) was not being utilized.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or group:  a) On or about 10/30/2014, Electric Utility Shop:  Group lock out is not being utilized when more than one worker is working on a de energized and locked out circuit.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.156(c)(4):  Fire brigade members were not informed about special hazards such as storage and use of flammable liquids and gases, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, tools and water reactive substances, to which they may be exposed during fire fighting and fire ground operations through procedures and training:  a) On or about 9/30/2014, Fire Department Operations:  Written procedures were not developed and employees were not trained on the procedures for situations such as, but not limited to:      1) Potential Hydrogen Cyanide exposure and monitoring during over haul and investigation operations.     2) Combustible dust hazards.     3) Energy control procedures while interacting with solar power generating arrays.     4) Utilizing leg protection (chaps) while utilizing chain saws.  Abatement certification is required for item 3.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  The Physical Security department, which expected security workers to utilize fire extinguishers, had not provided annual fire extinguisher training.    Abatement Note:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation(s) or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  a) On or about 10/30/2014, Lift Station 2:  A wire rope sling was in use that was damaged.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(7): Sling(s) were not padded or protected from sharp edges of their loads:  a) On or about 10/30/2014, Lift Station 2:  A wire rope sling was in use without padding sharp edges of the item being lifted.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was 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) On or about 10/29/2014, Sign Shop:  The Jancy RAM-1000 belt sander had unguarded pinch points.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  a) On or about 11/6/2014, Sign Shop and Fencing:  A Kushlon portable cement mixer did not have a guard covering drive gears.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) On or about 10/29/2014, Sign Shop:  Compressed air was being used at a pressure over 100 p.s.i.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(v): Hose showing leaks, burns, worn places, or other defects rendering it unfit for service were not repaired or replaced:  a) On or about 11/6/2014, Metal Shop:  A damaged acetylene hose was in use.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Control Tower:  Exposed energized conductors inside of the AC control room were not guarded.    b) On or about 10/29/2014, Paint Shop Mechanical Room: Exposed energized conductors were present on the Dunkirk Boiler.  c) On or about 10/29/2014, Paint Shop Mechanical Room:  Exposed energized conductors were present on the hot water heater.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a) On or about 10/29/2014, HVAC Shop:  Employees required to troubleshoot energized electrical circuits and parts were not provided with training in regards to proper safety related work practices along with Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and/or did not use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a) On or about 10/29/2014, HVAC Shop:  Employees required to troubleshoot energized electrical circuits and parts were not provided with, and were not wearing voltage rated gloves.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  The Physical Security department, which expected security workers to perform first aid activities, did not have and implement a written Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment in the appropriate sizes was readily accessible at the worksite or issued to employees:  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Access control/ Physical Security:  The Physical Security department, which expected security workers to perform first aid activities, did not make gloves available for employees.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein  a) On or about 10/21/2014, Building 10-715:  A blue, plastic, 55 gallon drum located in the generator room was not provided with a label as to what it contained.    b) On or about 10/29/2014, Paint Shop:  A blue, plastic, 55 gallon drum located in the mechanical room was not provided with a label as to what it contained.      c) On or about 10/30/2014, Water Treatment Plant:  Two storage tanks on the first floor were not labeled as to what they contained.  d) On or about 10/30/2014, Water Treatment Plant:  One storage tank in the basement was not labeled as to what they contained.        Abatement certification is required for this item.