CORDOVA, AK —
OSHA Inspection: FOREST SERVICE
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of FOREST SERVICE in P.O. BOX 280, CORDOVA, AK 99574 (NAICS 924120). OSHA activity number 340696319.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FOREST SERVICE
- Site address
- P.O. BOX 280
- City
- CORDOVA
- State
- AK
- ZIP
- 99574
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 280, CORDOVA, AK 99574
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 924120
- Employees
- 35
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.141 A04 I
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Jul 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(i): Receptacle(s) used for putrescible solid or liquid waste or refuse were not equipped with tight fitting cover(s) necessary to maintain sanitary conditions: (a) Old Bunkhouse, Kitchen: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the garbage receptacle did not have a tight-fitting cover. This exposed employees to unsanitary conditions in a food preparation area. (b) New Bunkhouse, Kitchen: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the garbage receptacle did not have a tight-fitting cover. This exposed employees to unsanitary conditions in a food preparation area. (c) New Bunkhouse, Pantry: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, items identified for recycling were stored in receptacles that did not have a tight-fitting covers. This exposed employees to unsanitary conditions in a food storage area.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Jul 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: Wildlife Cache: On or about June 9 2015 and at times prior thereto, the chemical inventory did not include all chemicals at the worksite including, West System 105 Epoxy Resin, Napa Engine Fogging Spray, and Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber. This condition limited employee information on the hazardous chemicals in their work areas and to properly address the hazards associated with their use.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F06 II
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Jul 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical: Fish Cache: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, an unlabeled 500 ml container with unknown contents was found in the flammable storage cabinet. This condition limited employee information on the contents of the container and the proper safety and health controls necessary when using the product.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Jul 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical: (a) Wildlife Cache: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a safety data sheets (SDS) was not available for West System 105 Epoxy Resin. This condition limited employee information on the proper use and protective measures needed when using the chemical. (b) Wildlife Cache: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a safety data sheets (SDS) was not available for Napa Engine Fogging Spray. This condition limited employee information on the proper use and protective measures needed when using the chemical. (c) Wildlife Cache: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a safety data sheets (SDS) was not available for Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber. This condition limited employee information on the proper use and protective measures needed when using the chemical.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1960.8 A
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2015
- Abate by
- Jul 28, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.8(a): The Agency head did not furnish employment and a place of employment to each employee that were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm: Old Flammable Storage Building: On or about June 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, where flammable materials were stored, containment sills were not installed at the egress points. This condition exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards in the event stored flammable materials spilled.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340696319.
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