OSHA Inspection: DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  Special Agent office 6 - On or about 5/13/2015, stacks of binders and papers on the floor posed tripping hazards.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Special Agent office 5 - On or about 5/13/2015, the exit route was obstructed by boxes.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a.  Special Agent office 5 - On or about 5/13/2015, compressed gas cylinders were not secured to prevent them from falling.  b.  Conference room - On or about 5/13/2015, a carbon dioxide compressed gas cylinder was not secured to prevent it from falling.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Storage of chemicals required and used for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment was not kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans or in an inside storage room not having a door that opens into that portion of the building used by the public:  Garage -  On or about 5/13/15, gasoline was not stored in an OSHA approved storage cabinet, safety can, or room.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition:   Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, N-95 respirators were not stored in a sanitary condition.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 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. Special Agent office 3 - On or about 5/13/2015, two surge protectors were daisy-chained together.  b. Special Agent office 8 - On or about 5/13/2015, an extension cord was daisy-chained to a surge protector.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  a. Break room - On or about 5/13/2015,  an electrical outlet cover was not secured to prevent inadvertent contact.  b. CLETS Room - On or about 5/13/2015,  an electrical outlet cover was not secured to prevent inadvertent contact.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  a. Special Agent office 1 - On or about 5/13/2015,  a coffeemaker, refrigerator and electric fan were connected to and overloaded a relocatable power tap.  b. Special Agent office 2 - On or about 5/13/2015,  a microwave oven, refrigerator, and electric fan were connected to and overloaded a relocatable power tap.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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. Special Agent office 4 - On or about 5/13/2015, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring to power a refrigerator and microwave.  b. Reception Area - On or about 5/13/2015, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring to power a fan, pencil sharpener and hole puncher.

Issued

Aug 27, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:   a. Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Hoppes 9 Powder Solvent.  b. Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Formula 3 Gun Conditioner.  c. Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner.  d. Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for RemOil.  e. Garage - On or about 5/13/2015, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Windex Multi Task Cleaner.