OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) Main Camp B&U Building, Garage Bay:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, the "Exit" sign not posted.  This exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.   (b) Main Camp B&U Building, East Bay Door:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, the "Exit" sign not posted.  This exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.   Plumbing Shop, North Doorway:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, the Doorway on North side of shop was blocked with equipment and supplies. This exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.      The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 559139, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 01 October 2012, with respect to a workplace located at the Eielson Visitor's Center.

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.  (a) Main Camp B&U Building, Carpenter Shop:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, the emergency exit light on located over doorway by the chop saw table was inoperative. This exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.    (b) Main Camp B&U Building, Garage Bay:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, two Fire Doors, identified labeled "Fire Door Keep Closed" were propped open.  This exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.      The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 559139, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01 October 2012, with respect to a workplace located at the Eielson Visitor's Center.

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift.  (a) Carpenter Shop:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, No MSDS were available on LPS Tricut Cutting Fluid.  This condition exposed employees to contact with toxic, caustic or noxious substances.  (b) Plumbing Shop:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, No MSDS were available on SLX Denatured Alcohol.  This condition exposed employees to contact with toxic, caustic or noxious substances.  (c) Plumbing Shop:  On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, No MSDS were available on Kleen Strip Paint Thinner.  This condition exposed employees to contact with toxic, caustic or noxious substances.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 559342, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01 October 2012, with respect to a workplace located at Main Camp Building & Utilities.

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.   (a) Main Camp, Outside B & U building, On or about 22 June 2015 and times prior thereto, Three 25 pound propane tanks set around building in the primary vehicle movement areas.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jul 9, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein.  Steam Plant, Work bench area:  On or about 25 June 2015 and times prior thereto, Two (2) 20 ounce spray bottles had unattended plastic bottle; containing an unknown chemical substance was not marked identifying the product and the hazard warnings associated with it.  This condition exposed employees to chemical burns, poisoning, and skin dermatitis.