OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Issued

Apr 8, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Flammable storage was not kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans:  (a) Cleaning Closet: On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while storing flammable and combustible material such as, but not limited to, approximately one gallon of Kleen Strip Paint Thinner that was not stored in a storage cabinet or in a safety can.

Issued

Apr 8, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a) Office 17: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire from the cover plate missing on electrical outlet.  (b) Non-Detained Break Cubicle: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire from the cover plate missing on electrical outlet.

Issued

Apr 8, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Work Station #2: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a cubicle with a 120 volt flexible power cord with the outer sheath pulled away from the plug attachment.

Issued

Apr 8, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

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) Office 10: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a refrigerator attached to a relocatable power tap.  (b) Non-Detained Break Cubicle: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave attached to a relocatable power tap.  (c) Attorney Shredder Corner: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to another relocatable power tap.  (d) Attorney Break Room: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave attached to a relocatable power tap  (e) Office 17: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a coffee pot attached to flexible cord.  (f) Security: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a relocatable power tap.  (g) Security: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a refrigerator attached to a relocatable power tap.  (h) Office 7: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to another relocatable power tap.  (i) Work Station #1: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a relocatable power tap.  (j) IEA Break Room: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave attached to a relocatable power tap.  (k) Detention Processing Desk: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to another relocatable power tap attached to another relocatable power tap.  (l) Office 5: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to another relocatable power tap.  (m) Office 4: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a relocatable power tap.  (n) Office 4: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using an electric space heater attached to a relocatable power tap.  THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMES ENFORCEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 634898, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 004 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 31, 2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 185 WEST F STREET, SUITE 600, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101.

Issued

Apr 8, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   (a) Office 17: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a coffee pot.  (b) Security: On or about January 29, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Rapiscan X-Ray Detection System.  THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMES ENFORCEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 634898, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 005 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 31, 2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 185 WEST F STREET, SUITE 600, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101.