OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VA PALO ALTO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, MENLO PARK DIVISION

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):   VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2015: Building 370, Welding Shop: The Dewalt and the Makita  portable abrasive wheel grinders were not provided with safety guards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  VA Menlo Park, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park 01/06/2016 Building 324 "A" Wing: A designated exit door was not marked with a sign reading "Exit".   The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 678158, notice number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/17/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.  The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 728441, notice number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.  The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109385, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/12/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2015 Building 370 Welding Shop: An acetylene gas cylinder was not secured from being knocked over while in storage.    The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 678158, citation number 01, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/17/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 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:  VA Menlo Park, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park 12/08/2015: Electrical equipment was not being used in accordance to their listing and labeling in the following locations:   a) Building # 370 Welding Shop: A re-locatable power tap was energized and a microwave oven was plugged into it.   b) Building # 360, unit F, room F-111: A re-locatable power tap was energized; a Frigidaire microwave oven was plugged into it.   c) Building # 324, room C-114: A re-locatable power tap was energized, Two SHARP microwave ovens and a coffee maker were plugged into it.   The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 678158, notice number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/17/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, CA 94304.    The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 728441, notice number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.  The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number109385, notice number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/12/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2015: Electrical panels in the following locations were blocked and were not readily accessible:  1- Building #370 Electrical Shop: Panel HWP1 and HWP2 2- Building #372 Automotive Shop: Panel PNL E1   The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 678158 notice number 3, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 05/17/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.  The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 728441 notice number 3, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 06/3/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.  The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 110227 citation number 01, item number 006, and was affirmed as a final order on 06/12/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage  VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2015: Warehouse Building 372: The walkways between the metal storage racks were blocked by the storage of miscellaneous material and boxes exposing employees to tripping and fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

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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:   VA Menlo Park, 2/08/2015: Building 370 Carpenter Shop: The arm rest on the JET eight inch pedestal grinder was not adjusted to maximum opening of one eighth of an inch.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.:  VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2014: Building # 370, AC/Electric shop and the Paint Shop: The compressed air used for cleaning was not reduced to 30 psi.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

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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:  VA Menlo Park, 12/08/2015 Building 370 Welding Shop : An oxygen cylinder was stored seven feet away from a flammable acetylene cylinder.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The paths to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:  VA Menlo Park, 12/8/2015: In the following locations, plugs attached to the industrial fans were missing the grounding pins exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Building 348 Police Station: The plug of an Air King industrial fan was missing the grounding pin.  Building 370 Painters Shop:  The plug of the TPI Industrial fan was missing the grounding pin.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  VA Menlo Park, 12/09/2015 Building #365 Blind Center, Wood Shop: The electrical panel R13 was missing two circuit breakers. Live electrical parts were exposed.