OSHA Inspection: FOREST SERVICE

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Automotive bay; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior thereto; an Encon emergency eye wash station, model 01104050, located adjacent to the doorway was not maintained in accordance with the manufacturers requirements. Eyewash station inspection record indicates that it was last inspected in January of 2013.  Eyewash solution was below the fill mark for a 5-minute flow and had foreign material in the solution. Corrosive materials are being handled in this area. This condition exposed employees to eye trauma hazards.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level.  Building 402C, kitchen area; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior; a wall mounted exhaust fan, make and model unknown; had the protective cover removed exposing the fan blades. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.  Wood shop; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior; a Delta radial arm saw, model 438-02-314-2032 did not gently self-retract to the starting position when released. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.  Old mail loading dock area; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior thereto; the gear sprocket on an automated roll-up door less than seven feet from the lower surface was not guarded. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.  Automotive bay; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior thereto; a compressed oxygen cylinder was not secured and stored adjacent to the waste oil collection container. This condition exposed employees to a fire and explosion hazard.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.  Boat house; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior; the main breaker panel, was not labeled with all circuits installed. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  District area, on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior; the employer did not ensure that electrical panels were readily accessible in the event of an electrical emergency. Five instances were noted:       a. Wood shop; lumber was stored in front of the panel impeding immediate access.            b. Radio shop storage area; boxes containing various items were stored in front of the panel.       c. Boat house; lumber was stored in front of the panel.       d. building 402 B; a table was position in front of the panel.       e. Building 402C; boxes and a spray container were stored in front of the panel.  This condition exposed employees to delays in de-energizing electrical equipment exposing employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  Radio shop storage area and automotive shop; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior; the employer did not ensure that electrical openings were effectively closed:       a. Auto shop; a breaker panel latch was missing from the panel board door creating an opening measuring approximately 1 inch by 3 inches.       b. Radio shop, panel P; breaker panel position number 29 was missing a blank measuring 3/4 inch by 2 inches.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces.  Greenhouse area; on or about 14 July 2015 and times prior thereto; an energized extension cord was substituted for permanent electrical wiring. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.