OSHA Inspection: NOAA NORTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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:   a) Facility, where employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals including:  1. De-chlorination Shed, where employees were required to remove the bung and place a hose in the opening of a 55 gallon drum containing Liquichlor 12.5% bleach solution.  2. West Building Boiler Room, where employees poured BT-93 sodium hydroxide into a container that was used to deliver chemicals to the boiler system.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 957847 citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on April 1, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 107543 citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on November 15, 2011 with respect to a workplace at Mukilteo, WA.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): 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 information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  a) Facility, where containers not equipped with labels included:  1. Aqua Lab South Lab, a plastic squeeze bottle containing a clear liquid.  2. Lab 232 East, plastic squeeze bottles containing liquids used to prep otolith slides.  3. Lab 419 East, a one gallon jug containing clear liquid.  4. Lab 419 East, a 100ml Pyrex jar containing clear liquid.  5. Lab 450 East, a glass dropper bottle containing liquid.  6. Lab 410 East, a plastic squeeze bottle containing clear liquid.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:   a)  Facility, where containers not equipped with hazard warnings included:  1. Aqua Lab South Lab, a plastic squeeze bottle containing a clear liquid.   2. Aqua Lab South Lab, a plastic bottle containing ethanol.   3. Lab 232 East, plastic squeeze bottles containing liquids used to prep otolith slides.   4. Lab 301 East, spray bottle containing 70% ethanol.  5. Lab 309 East, plastic bottle containing 70% ethanol.   6. Lab 349 East, plastic bottle containing 95% ethanol.  7. Lab 410 East, a plastic squeeze bottle containing clear liquid.   8. Lab 413 East, spray bottle containing 70% ethanol.  9. Lab 419 East, a one gallon jug containing clear liquid.   10. Lab 419 East, a 100ml Pyrex jar containing clear liquid.  11. Lab 421 East, 100ml bottle containing a mixture of 10% acetonitrile.  12. Lab 421 East, a plastic bottle containing a mixture of 1% hydrochloric acid and 1% nitric acid.  13. Lab 421 East, a plastic bottle containing a mixture of 10% hydrochloric acid and 10% nitric acid.  14. Lab 441 East, a 5 liter container with a mixture of 10% hydrochloric acid and water.   15. Lab 447 East, a plastic squeeze bottle containing 8.25% sodium hypochlorite.   16. Lab 450 East, a glass dropper bottle containing liquid.   17. Lab 450 East, a plastic squeeze bottle containing 70% ethanol.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 957847 citation no. 2, item no. 2b, issued on April 1, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 958173 citation no. 2, item no. 1b, issued on April 2, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 10, 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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   a) EFS Aqua Culture Group, where the safety data sheet was not maintained for Kester Lead Alloy solder.   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 957847 citation no. 2, item no. 3, issued on April 1, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 917301 citation no. 1, item no. 2c, issued on August 13, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Bellingham, WA.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 948727 citation no. 1, item no. 3b, issued on December 10, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Bellingham, WA.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Nov 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:   a) EFS Aqua Culture Group, where employees had not received training pertaining to safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to lead during tasks such as, but not limited to, soldering with Kester Lead Alloy solder.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 957847 citation no. 1, item no. 1e, issued on April 1, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 948727 citation no. 1, item no. 3d, issued on December 10, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Bellingham, WA.