OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF PRISONS, FCI FORT WORTH

Issued

Oct 27, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy.  Soldered splices were not spliced or joined mechanically and electrically secured first without solder and then soldered.  All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    In the HVAC department, the employer did not ensure that a 120 volt flexible cord used to supply electrical power to the Port A Cool Evaporative Cooler was spliced by brazing, welding, or soldering and protected with its equivalent insulation material were splices had been made exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.   In the Carpenter department, the employer did not ensure that a 120 volt flexible cord used to supply electrical power to the unmarked shop floor fan was spliced by brazing, welding, or soldering and protected with its equivalent insulation material were splices had been made exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 27, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  In the HVAC department, the employer did not ensure that the electrical training board electrical conductors were effectively covered exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 27, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  In the maintenance facilities shops, the employer did not ensure that the shop floor fans cords were equipped with a ground pin exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  1. Carpenter Shop - Un Marked Shop floor fan. 2. Welding Shop - Airking High Velocity Air Circulator Fan 30

Issued

Oct 27, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  In the HVAC Department, electrical extension cord used to supply electrical power to a Port A Cool Evaporative cooler was attached to the building columns, conduits, and pipe exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.