OSHA Inspection: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, TACOMA POE

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Apr 5, 2016

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May 20, 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) Facility, where electrical equipment not used as listed or labeled included:  1. VACIS Office, where two relocatable power taps were daisy chained with an extension cord and used to supply power to computer equipment.   2. VACIS Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the GE microwave oven and the Danby refrigerator.   3. Trade Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Lasko portable floor heater.  4. VBT Cubicle, where two relocatable power taps were daisy chained and used to supply power to computer equipment.  5. Chiefs Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Goldstar microwave oven.  The U.S. Customs & Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 1019175, citation no. 3, item no. 2, issued on February 10, 2015 with respect to a workplace at Seattle, WA.  The U.S. Customs & Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 960958, citation no. 2, item no. 1, issued on April 30, 2014 with respect to a workplace at Blaine, WA.  The U.S. Customs & Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 606238, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:   a) Facility, where the carpeting located throughout the work space, including but not limited to, the VBT cubicle area and the stairway, created tripping hazards due to ripples in the loose sections and frayed edges.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed (No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route):    a) Warehouse, where items including, wooden pallets, a desk component, and a trash can were stored in the exit route.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

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May 20, 2016

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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 located at the entrance of the building was not equipped with signage.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

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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) Warehouse, where directional signs were not posted along the exit access.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):   a) Warehouse, where the door to the main office was not equipped with signage.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:   a) Warehouse, where the hard wired exit sign located above the exit discharge door was not illuminated.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Upstairs Storage Area, where a metal computer rack was stored in front of circuit panel AL and circuit panel BP.

Issued

Apr 5, 2016

Abate by

May 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    a) VACIS Office, where the black extension cord used to supply power to two relocatable power taps was run through a hole in the wall and plugged into a receptacle located in the IT storage closet.