OSHA Inspection: USGS, ASTROGEOLOGY SCIENCE CENTER

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:  (a) Machine Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the "Fresh'nd-Aire" pedestal fan had guard openings of at least 3 inches.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a) Wood shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the work rest/abrasive wheel opening was approximately 3/8 inch on the "Tradesman" Model 7065, bench grinder.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 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) Machine Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard/abrasive wheel periphery distance was approximately 1/2 inch on the "Tradesman" Model 7065, bench grinder.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 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:  (a) Automotive Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a cylinder of oxygen and a cylinder of fuel-gas (acetylene) were stored together. Also, the acetylene cylinder did not have a valve protection cap affixed to the cylinder.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electrical insulation was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a) Machine Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the insulation on the power cord for the Fresh'nd-Aire pedestal fan was damaged which exposed the conductors.   (b) Wood Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the insulation on the power cord for the Makita belt sander was damaged and covered with vinyl tape.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a) Wood Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the electrical circuit breaker panel was blocked by lumber stored on a rack.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Automotive Shop, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the flexible cord which supplied power to the workbench was connected to a plug without strain relief being provided.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) Warehouse, USGS, Flagstaff, AZ: On or about February 12, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the agency did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated.