OSHA Inspection: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION- SUMAS POE

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a) Facility, where the employer did not perform a hazard assessment to evaluate the need for protective equipment such as, safety glasses, splash goggles, and gloves during tasks associated with the use of chemicals including:   1. Clorox Germicidal Bleach, a corrosive chemical diluted with water and used as a disinfectant.  2. Ethyl alcohol, poured from a 1 gallon container into plastic squeeze bottles.   3. Propylene glycol, poured from primary container into specimen jars.   4. Break Free CLP liquid gun cleaner, used to clean guns.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  a) Facility, where the employer did not provide training for use of protective equipment such as, safety glasses, splash goggles, and gloves, during tasks associated with the use of chemicals including:  1. Clorox Germicidal Bleach, a corrosive chemical diluted with water and used as a disinfectant.  2. Ethyl alcohol, poured from a 1 gallon container into plastic squeeze bottles.  3. Propylene glycol, poured from primary container into specimen jars.  4. Break Free CLP liquid gun cleaner, used to clean guns.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): All places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows:   a) Facility, where animal droppings and carcasses accumulated in areas including:   1. Booth 4, where rodent droppings were located on top of the control panel.   2. Booth 5, where bird droppings were located on the walkway.   3. Garage, where a rodent carcass was located on the stairway in the vehicle inspection pit.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): Employee training did not include the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section:   a) Facility, where hazard communication training had not been provided. Employees utilized products and chemicals including, but not limited to, Federal ammunition, Winchester ammunition, Remington ammunition, Break Free CLP gun cleaner, Clorox Germicidal Bleach, ethyl alcohol, and propylene glycol.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  a) Facility, where employees had not received training pertaining to safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to corrosive chemicals such as, Clorox Germicidal Bleach.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:  a) Facility, where the employer did not post caution signs to alert employees of the presence of lead and the precautions to take in areas including:  1. Gun Lockers, where guns were secured in storage lockers.  2. Garage, where gun cleaning was performed on the work bench.   The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 977496, citation no. 1, item no. 1b, issued on June 10, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Lynden, WA.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:   a) Facility, where an effective housekeeping schedule was not in place to ensure all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead including:   1. Gun Lockers  2. Garage, where gun cleaning was performed on the work bench.   The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 977496, citation no. 1, item no. 1c, issued on June 10, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Lynden, WA.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas):   a) Facility, where a chemical index list had not been developed. Employees utilized products and chemicals including, but not limited to, Federal ammunition, Winchester ammunition, Remington ammunition, Break Free CLP gun cleaner, Clorox Germicidal Bleach, ethyl alcohol, and propylene glycol.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 977496, citation no. 3, item no. 1a, issued on June 10, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Lynden, WA.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 606538.015, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.   The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098556, citation no. 1, item no. 1a, issued on December 2, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Blaine, WA.   The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309096881, citation no. 2, item no. 1a, issued on February 8, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Anacortes, WA.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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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) Facility, where safety data sheets were not maintained for ammunition including, but not limited to, Federal ammunition, Winchester ammunition, Remington ammunition, Break Free CLP gun cleaner, Clorox Germicidal Bleach, ethyl alcohol, and propylene glycol.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 977496, citation no. 3, item no. 1b, issued on June 10, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Lynden, WA.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 279608.015, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on April 4, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Longview, WA.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098556, citation no. 1, item no. 1d, issued on December 2, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Blaine, WA.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    a) Facility where passageways containing tripping hazards included:  1. Secondary Area, where the floor outlets located in the walkway created tripping hazards due to missing parts and uneven edges.  2. Booth 4, where the carpeting located adjacent to the sliding door was worn and uneven.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    a) VACIS Building, where the roof of the office structure used to store temporary lighting, sinks, and a box of electrical equipment was not equipped with a load rating plate.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed (No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route):   a) VACIS Building, where the exit discharge door was blocked by items including shovels, rakes, brooms, a dolly, and a metal trash can.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Facility, where designated emergency exits not equipped with signage included:   1. Warehouse, the exit discharge door located at the top of the stairway.   2. Conference Room, the door to the exit access hallway.   3. Mail Room, the door to the exit access hallway.   4. Agriculture Lab, the exit discharge door.   5. Cargo Lobby, the exit discharge door.   6. Supervisor Office, the westerly door to exit access.   7. Vet Office, the exit discharge door.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):  a) Facility, where doors not equipped with signage included:  1. Warehouse Hallway, the door to the supply room.  2. Warehouse Hallway, the door to the office area.  3. Mail Room, the door to the storage room.   4. Supervisor Office, the storage closets with double doors.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

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. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:   a) Facility, where laminated paper exit signs were posted on doors including:   1. Garage, the exit discharge door.  2. Pedestrian Counter, the exit discharge door.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:  a) VACIS Building, where items including, a chair and a trash can was stored in front of circuit panel A.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more was not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by  elevation of 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface:   a) Warehouse Supply Room, where the florescent light fixture equipped with an unguarded bulb was located adjacent to shelving used to store items such as, boxes and metal file holders.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Feb 18, 2015

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:   a) Supervisors' Office, where the floor outlet located beneath the desk was not equipped with a face plate.