OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Oct 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a) Janitor Closet: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to becoming entrapped in the event of a fire due to the doors not being properly marked as "NOT AN EXIT".  (b) Storage Room: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to becoming entrapped in the event of a fire due to the doors not being properly marked as "NOT AN EXIT".  (c) Electrical Room: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to becoming entrapped in the event of a fire due to the doors not being properly marked as "NOT AN EXIT".   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 918944, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002B AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 16, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 50 BASTIAN ROAD, BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NEVADA 89820.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Break Room: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a two coffee pots and toaster attached to a relocatable power tap.   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BAKERSFILED FIELD OFFICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1051280, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 11, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT CARIZO PLAIN WASHBURN CENTERSODA LAKE ROAD, SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA 93453.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Oct 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:  (a) Electrical Room: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire from circuit breakers of electrical power panel were not accessible.   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BAKERSFILED FIELD OFFICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1051269, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 007 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 11, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT SOUTH FORK FIRE STATION, 30147 HIGHWAY 178. ONYX, CALIFORNIA 93255.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Kitchen: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Daewoo microwave.  (b) Cubicle Bookcase: On or about August 10, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Panasonic electric stapler.   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BAKERSFILED FIELD OFFICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1049851, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 006 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 11, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT FIELD OFFICE, 3801 PEGASUS DRIVE, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93308.

Issued

Sep 23, 2015

Abate by

Oct 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:   (a) Janitor Closet: On or about On or about August 10, 2015 and time prior, employees were exposed to electric shock/fire due to using electrical outlet near a Defender Safety Center hot water heater was not protected by GFCI.   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 892569, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 10, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 22835 CALLE SAN JUAN DE LAGOS, MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92553.