OSHA Inspection: NAVY EXCHANGE WEST COAST

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a. MHE #30 - On or about 4/16/15, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the fall protection tie-off point was able to self-lock.    b. RPK Area - On or about mid-March 2015, the employer did not ensure that personal protective equipment was provided to protect employees from falling metal pieces during construction.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  Maintenance shop - On or about 3/23/15,  a welding jacket exhibited holes and was not in a reliable condition.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   At the establishment - On or about 3/20/15, and at times prior thereto, welding and/or heating and bending was performed on forklift load rests and masts without the manufacturer's prior written approval.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s):  Battery charging area - On or about 3/20/15, precautions were not taken to prevent sparks and electric arcs in areas adjacent to the battery charging area, such as but not limited to, electrical panels not adequately closed, grinding and welding in the maintenance shop, and plug-in electrical equipment.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  At the establishment - On or about 3/23/15, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each operator of mechanical handling equipment (MHE) had successfully completed evaluation of the specific MHE they are operating.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a. MHE # 32 - On or about 3/23/15, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that lights were operational prior to use.    b. MHE # 73 - On or about 3/23/15, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the wheels were in safe operating condition prior to use.  c. MHE# 30  On or about 3/14/15, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that tires, steering, and service brake were not in good operating condition prior to use.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:   Maintenance shop - On or about 3/23/15, the opening between the grinding wheel and the work rest was greater than one eighth inch.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 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:   Maintenance shop - On or about 3/23/15, the distance between the left wheel and the tongue guard was greater than one fourth inch.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a. Maintenance shop - On or about 3/23/15, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for CRC Battery cleaner.  b. Maintenance shop - On or about 3/23/15, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for High Performance Touch-up paint.

Issued

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person:   At the facility - On or about 4/16/15, a new conveyor's catwalk was not designed by a qualified person.