OSHA Inspection: U.S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) Maintenance Shop: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to fire due to portable fire extinguisher being blocked by trash can.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1050139, CITATION 02, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 30, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, BLACK ROCK NATURE CENTER, 9800 BLACK ROCK CANYON ROAD, YUCCA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92284.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a) Maintenance Shop: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working on the Delta 14" Vertical Drill Press 14-070 with an unguarded chuck.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 994168, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 007 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 13, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRAND CANYON, SOUTH RIM WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, 1 ROWE WELL ROAD, GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA 86023.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))  (a) Training Room: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using an electrical outlet with missing faceplate.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1050143, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 30, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, BLACK ROCK INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER, 9800 BLACK ROCK CANYON ROAD, YUCCA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92284.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

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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) TV Room: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to an Uninterruptable Power Unit.  (b) Training Room: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Relocatable Power Tap.  (c) Training Room: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Pedestal Fan.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 992639, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 017 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 3, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRAND CANYON, HEADQUARTERS, 20 SOUTH ENTRANCE ROAD, GRAND CANYON ARIZONA 86023.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Maintenance Shop: On or about August 12, 2015 and times prior, employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a Porter Cable Angle Grinder with a 120 volt flexible power cord with electrical tape covering the sheath pulled away from the handle attachment.  THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1050066, CITATION 02, ITEM NUMBER 004 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 30, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, PINTO WYE COMPOUND, JOSHUA TREE CALIFORNIA 92284.

Issued

Oct 14, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:   (a) Kitchen: On or about August 12, 2015 and time prior, employees were exposed to electric shock/fire due to using electrical outlet near a sink was not protected by GFCI.   (b) Maintenance Shop, Outdoor Outlet: On or about August 12, 2015 and time prior, employees were exposed to electric shock/fire due to using the Delta 14" Vertical Drill Press 14-070 when connected to an electrical outlet outdoors that was not protected by GFCI.   THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 899100, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 007 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JUNE 24, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1901 SPINNAKER DRIVE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93001.