OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

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Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:  (a) Mammoth Carpenter Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to explosion hazards while portable propane tanks were stored along designated exit routes.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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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) Grant Village Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using an unguarded JET drill press.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a) Grant Village Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the event the unanchored JET drill press were to upset during drilling operations.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Lake Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts, pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 110 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  (a) Mammoth Plumbing: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the event the acetylene cylinder was upset and the valve was dislodged.          (b) Lake Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the event the oxygen cylinder was upset and the valve was dislodged.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  (a) Old Faithful Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when oxygen cylinders were not stored away from combustible substances to include 55 gallon drums of conventional oil.                                 (b) Madison Ranger Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when oxygen cylinders were not stored away from combustible substances to include used oil.                                 (c) Lake Maintenance Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when oxygen cylinders were not stored away from combustible substances to include acetylene cylinder.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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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) Mammoth Electrical Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at time prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using relocatable power taps to energize equipment such as, but not limited to the cordless drill charger and other relocatable power taps.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panel board enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  (a) Mammoth Electrical Shop: On or about August 24, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed shock hazards while using an unapproved outlet in a wet location.                        (b) Canyon Water Treatment Plant: On or about August 24, 2015, and at times prior, employees were exposed shock hazards while using an unapproved outlet in a wet location.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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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) Old Faithful Water Treatment Plant : On or about August 24, 2015, and at time prior,  employees were exposed to shock fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energizing lighting.  (b) Madison Ranger Shop: On or about August 24, 2015, and at time prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize a refrigerator.                                                    (c) Canyon Water Treatment: On or about August 24, 2015, and at time prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize the FLOC Illuminator.  (d) Mammoth Heavy Fleet: On or about August 24, 2015, and at time prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize the PIUSI pump.  (e) Canyon Waste Water Plant: On or about August 24, 2015, and at time prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while using temporary wiring to energize a refrigerator.

Issued

Jan 21, 2016

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Feb 17, 2016

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems:  (a) Mammoth Carpenter Shop: On or about August 24, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 20 feet to the ground below while repairing a commercial roof with a 4/12 pitch.