OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NORTH CASCADES COMPLEX

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a) Facility, affected employees had not received training, where employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, gasoline and diesel operated motor vehicles and heavy equipment, and electrical systems, such as wiring systems in the Green house.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(B): Retraining was not provided whenever there were deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures:  a) Maintenance Department, where authorized employees did not utilize lock or tags while performing electrical work on the wiring systems for the lights, fans and heaters in the Green house.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  a) Facility, employee training was not certified as being accomplished, where employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, gasoline and diesel operated motor vehicles and heavy equipment, and electrical systems, such as wiring systems in the Green house.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a) Maintenance Department, where authorized employees did not utilize lock or tags while performing electrical work on the wiring systems for the lights, fans and heaters in the Green house.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) Carpenter Shop, where the Bosch 4000 10 inch portable table saw was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables may not be attached to building surfaces:   a) Barn, where the trouble light equipped with an extension outlet used to supply power to the Frigidaire refrigerator was attached to the overhead beam with staples.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1960.8(a): The Agency head did not furnish employment and a place of employment to each employee that were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm:  a) Auto Mechanic Shop, where employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed beneath a falling load while operating the Globe Automotive Lift, serial no. JIT030.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    a) Facility, where overhead storage spaces not equipped with load rating plates included:  1. Storage Building 1019, where items including, lumber, angle iron, and bundles of wire were stored in the wooden rafters.  2. Roads and Trails Upstairs, where items including, boxes containing ballasts and florescent light bulbs were stored on top of the Trail Camp equipment storage cage.  3. Roads and Trails Upstairs, where items including, electrical wire and conduit were stored above the bins containing electrical components.   The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 946483, citation no. 2, item no. 2, issued on November 15, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.   The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 935720, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on September 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Diablo, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 897353, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on May 14, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities covered by this section:   a) Maintenance Department, written procedures had not been developed, where employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, gasoline and diesel operated motor vehicles and heavy equipment, and electrical systems, such as wiring systems in the Green house.   The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 897353, citation no. 3, item no. 3, issued on May 14, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 935720, citation no. 2, item no. 2a, issued on September 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Diablo, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 946483, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on November 15, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) Maintenance Department, periodic inspections were not conducted, where employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, gasoline and diesel operated motor vehicles and heavy equipment, and electrical systems, such as wiring systems in the Green house.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 935720, citation no. 2, item no. 2b, issued on September 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Diablo, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098242, citation no. 3, item no 2. , issued on September 8, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098275, citation no. 1, item no. 2b, issued on September 22, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.

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Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Metal Shop, where the work rest on the pedestal grinder measured 1/4 inch from the abrasive wheel.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 989415, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 19, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Vancouver, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468100, citation no. 2, item no. 2, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 309098242, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on September 8, 2010 with respect to a workplace at Stehekin, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Metal Shop, where the tongue guard on the pedestal grinder measured 1 inch from the abrasive wheel.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 989415, citation no. 1, item no.2, issued on September 19, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Vancouver, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 897353, citation no. 2, item no. 6, issued on May 14, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468100, citation no. 2, item no. 3, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Metal Shop, where the power cords to the lighting fixtures located above the abrasive wheel and the wire brush on the pedestal grinder were equipped with frayed outer sheathing that exposed insulated conductors.   The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 934105, citation no. 1, item no. 4, issued on September 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) Facility, where equipment not used as listed or labeled included:    1. Administration Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Everstar air conditioner. (Item Corrected)  2. Fire Building 7111, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to the StairMaster 4000 PT and the Nordic Track treadmill.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 897507, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on May 14, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 934105, citation no. 2, item no. 5, issued on September 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 948710, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on December 6, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 948718, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on December 6, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 574000, citation no. 1, item no. 1a, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:    a) Facility, where items stored in the working space included:   1. Metal Shop, where items including a compressed gas cart and the Miller Welder were stored in front of the circuit panel.   2. Carpenter Shop Building 1006, where items including angle iron, signs, and a bucket were stored in front of the circuit panel located adjacent to the work bench.   3. Roads and Trails Building, where items including a gage and the Stable Mate were stored in front of the circuit panels located adjacent to the office.  4. Curatorial Center, where items including a yellow table and a de-humidifier were stored in front of the circuit panel. (Item Corrected)  5. SAR Cache, where items including a large white board and a fire extinguisher were stored in front of the circuit panel.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no.  946472, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on November 15, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Grand Coulee, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 606718, citation no.1, item no. 3, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 574000, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by  elevation of 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface:   a) Facility, where unguarded electrical equipment included:   1. Barn Tack Room, where the florescent light fixture equipped with unguarded bulbs measured 3 feet 10 inches above the work bench.    2. Pump House, where the junction box located near the front door was not equipped with a secured cover.  3. Green House, where PVC conduit and junction boxes containing live conductors were not equipped with covers.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 897353, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on May 14, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Coulee Dam, WA.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468100, citation no. 1, item no. 5, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Facility, where the use of flexible cords used as a substitute for fixed wiring included:  1. Trails Office Building 1025, where an orange extension cord was used to supply power to the Cisco fiber optics control system.  2. Fire Building 7111, where a red extension cord was used to supply power to the HP Map printer.  3. Barn, where a trouble light equipped with an extension outlet was used to supply power to the Frigidaire refrigerator.  4. Horticulture Garage, where an orange extension cord was used to supply power to the Whirlpool microwave oven.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 574000, citation no. 1, item no. 1b, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 468140, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on July 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Packwood, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a) Facility, where unguarded bulbs included:  1. Horticulture Office, where two light fixtures equipped with unguarded single bulbs were located in the seed dryer.  2. Old Nursery Greenhouse, where the fixture equipped with an unguarded single bulb measured 7 feet 6 inches above floor level.  3. Barn Tack Room, where the fixture equipped with an unguarded single bulb measured 6 feet 6 inches above floor level.  The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 574000, citation no. 1, item no. 2, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 573918, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.    The National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 573601, citation no. 1, item no. 7, issued on August 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Newhalem, WA.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Facility, where the designated emergency exit doors not equipped with exit signs included:   1. Wilderness Information Center, the exit discharge door on the north side of the building.  2. Barn, the exit discharge door on the west side of the building.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Where the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge:   a) Wilderness Information Center conference area, where directional signs were not posted in the exit access.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly eligible letters not less than six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide:  a) Fire Building 7111, where the lettering on the posted exit signs measured 3 ½ in height and 1 ¼ inches in width.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Fire extinguishers were not mounted,  located and  identified so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:   a) Facility, where employees would be expected to fight incipient stage fires, un-mounted fire extinguishers included:   1. Fire Cache, where two Badger fire extinguishers were on the floor adjacent to the east door.  2. Fire Cache, where a Badger fire extinguisher was on the floor in the chainsaw room.  3. SAR Cache, where a Badger fire extinguisher was on the floor beneath the circuit panel.  4. Barn, where an ABC fire extinguisher was on the floor in the hayloft.  5. Barn, where a Badger fire extinguisher was on the floor adjacent to the east roll-up door.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    a) Fire Cache, where employees would be expected to fight incipient stage fires, the Badger fire extinguishers located at the east door were not inspected on a monthly basis.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

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Nov 18, 2015

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:   a) Facility, where unused openings not equipped with covers included:   1. Auto Mechanic Shop, where the outlet box located next to the work bench had an uncovered knock-out.   2. Green House, where the circuit panel box located adjacent to the personnel door had an uncovered knock-out.