OSHA Inspection: USGS, ARIZONA WATER SCIENCE CENTER, TEMPE FIELD OFFICE

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Mar 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved containers and/or portable tanks were not used for the storage of flammable liquids:   (a) Flammable cabinet, Warehouse Shop: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, gasoline was stored in "UL Classified" (unapproved) plastic containers.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Laboratory: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a functioning eyewash was not provided when hydrochloric acid is use to clean glassware.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Warehouse Shop: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the rotating chucks of the Craftsman 15-1/2 inch drill press and Craftsman 10 inch drill press were not guarded.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Mar 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) Warehouse Shop: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the tongue guard on the Craftsman 1/2-inch grinder was approximately 1 inch.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Mar 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire resistant rating of at lest one-half hour:  a) Warehouse Shop: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 8, 2015

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) USGS, AZ Water Science Center, Tempe Field Office: On or about February 11, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a hazard communication program was not developed and implemented for hazardous chemicals.