OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:  (A)  Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. (B)  Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. (C)  All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.  (A)  The employer did not provide training as required.  a.) Laundry Services (800 Zorn Ave) - On or about 1/5/16, Zoom employees were exposed to electrical hazards when locking out the Lavatec dryers without proper lock-out/tag-out training, to clean out the vents daily.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Machine Shop - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the South Bend 400 lathe was missing the guard.  b) Maintenance Shop - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the Wellsaw (horizontal band saw) was missing the right side portion of the guard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Quonset Hut - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the work rest was not adjusted properly on the Craftsman 1/2 h.p. industrial rated bench grinder.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)     Warehouse (Pole Barn) - On or about 1/4/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the electrical panels and disconnects were blocked by equipment, ladders, and tools.  b)    Warehouse (Pole Barn) - On or about 1/4/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the disconnect boxes were blocked by equipment, ladders, and tools.  ABATEMENT COMPLETED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a)     Machine Shop - On or about 1/04/2016, employees were exposed to tripping hazards when the shop was cluttered with tools, equipment, and supplies.   b)    BioMedical Engineering (B-027) - On or about 1/04/2016, employees were exposed to tripping hazards when the area was cluttered with equipment and supplies.   c)     Pole Barn (Warehouse) - On or about 1/04/2016, employees were exposed to tripping hazards when the warehouse was cluttered with tools, equipment, and supplies.   Notice #1, Item #1, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to keep clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition all areas of employment.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same/similar standard on 09/30/15, Inspection #1058327, date 10/28/15 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)    Boiler Room - On or about 1/5/16, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the Dayton 6" bench grinder was not anchored down properly.  Notice #1, Item #3, 29 CFR 1910.212(b) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to secure the bench grinder to the floor.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same/similar standard on 09/30/15, Inspection #1058327, date 10/28/15 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Prosthetics lab - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the tongue guards were not adjusted properly on the Craftsman 1/2 h.p. industrial rated bench grinder.  b) Boiler Plant -  On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the tongue guards were not adjusted properly on the Dayton 6" combo bench grinder.  Notice #2, Item #1, 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to adjust the tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member of the bench grinder to one fourth inch.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same/similar standard on 09/30/15, Inspection #1058327, date 10/28/15 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Machine Shop -  On or about 1/4/2016, employees are exposed to electrical hazards when the square electrical knockout box was surface mounted to the wall.    b) Machine Shop - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when two knockout electrical boxes were mounted on top of each other in tandem configuration.    c) Maintenance Shop- On or about 1/4/2016, power strips were being series connected and not directly connected to permanently installed receptacles.  d) Quonset Hut - On or about 1/4/2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the knockout box was not installed correctly and was being used as an extension cord.   Notice #3, Item #1, 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to install/use the listed or labeled electrical equipment in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same/similar standard on 09/30/15, Inspection #1058327, date 10/28/15 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Chiller Water Plant - On or about 1/5/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the Superior Water Treating Services equipment electrical cord was missing strain relief.  Notice #3, Item #2, 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to provide strain relief on the flexible cord.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same/similar standard on 09/30/15, Inspection #1058327, date 10/28/15 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):   Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over:  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 1/4/16, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the acetylene compressed gas cylinders were not chained or secured.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 6, 2016

Abate by

Jun 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Warehouse (Pole Barn) - On or about 1/4/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the junction box of the fan was missing the cover.   b)  Boiler Plant - On or about 1/5/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the junction box of the speaker system was missing the cover.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).