OSHA Inspection: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS

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May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:   a) Garage, where the employer did not post caution signs to alert employees of the presence of lead and the precautions to take in gun cleaning area.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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Hazardous substances 1591

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29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:   a) Gun Cleaning Bench, where an effective housekeeping schedule was not in place to ensure all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.

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May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for a fixed location were not anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Garage Shop, where the Porter Cable drill press was not anchored in place.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) Garage Shop, where an orange extension cord was taped to the floor and used to supply power to a multi-outlet strip that was used in conjunction with power tools including, but not limited to, the Hitachi chop saw and Porter Cable bench grinder.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually:   a) Facility, where the last annual review of the Exposure Control Plan was performed in calendar year 2011.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that bloodborne pathogen training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually:  a) Facility, where employees were not provided with annual bloodborne pathogen training.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  a) Gun Cleaning Bench, where a plastic squeeze bottle containing liquid was not equipped with a label.

Issued

May 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a)  Gun Cleaning Bench, where a plastic squeeze bottle containing liquid was not equipped with a warning label.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not inform employees of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section:  a) Facility, where the employer had not provided hazard communication training pertaining to the location and availability of the chemical index list and safety data sheets. Employees utilized products including, but not limited to, Smith and Wesson 40 caliber ammunition, Hoppes no. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner and Hoppes Lubricating Oil.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not provide training that included the details of the hazard communication program, an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a) Facility, where the employer had not provided hazard communication training. Employees utilized products including, but not limited to, Smith and Wesson 40 caliber ammunition, Hoppes no. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner and Hoppes Lubricating Oil.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with  instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Facility, where electrical equipment not used as listed or labeled included:    1. Third Floor NE Corner Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Magic Chef refrigerator.  2. Second Floor BEST Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Sanyo refrigerator and the Cuisinart coffee maker.  The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 598579, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) Facility, where a hazard communication program had not been developed at the workplace. Employees utilized products including, but not limited to, Smith and Wesson 40 caliber ammunition, Hoppes no. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner and Hoppes Lubricating Oil.    The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 906823, citation no. 1, item no. 1a, issued on May 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Richland, WA.   The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 906793, citation no. 1, item no. 1a, issued on May 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Richland, WA.

Issued

May 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   a) Facility, where safety data sheets were not maintained for products including, but not limited to, Hoppes no. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner and Hoppes Lubricating Oil.   The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 606420, citation no. 1, item no. 1, issued on September 25, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Port Angeles, WA.  The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 711018, citation no. 1, item no. 1b, issued on November 14, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Yakima, WA.  The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was previously cited for a violation of this standard which was contained in OSHA inspection no. 906823, citation no. 1, item no. 1b, issued on May 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace at Richland, WA.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  a) Third Floor, where aisle ways located in the exit access not were not maintained:  1. Office across from the Telephone Room, where the placement of the desk reduced the aisle way width to 24 inches.  2. Office across from the Telephone Room, where the placement of the desk reduced the aisle way width to 25 inches.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 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 designated exits not equipped with signage included:   1. First Floor Lounge, where the designated emergency exit was not equipped with signage.   2. First Floor, Storage Room Hallway, where the designated emergency exit was not equipped with signage.

Issued

May 27, 2016

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Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Facility, fire extinguishers not inspected on a monthly basis included but were not limited to:  1. Office Suite, where employees would evacuate the building in the event of a fire, records of inspection were not maintained for the Badger fire extinguisher located in the southeast corner of the third floor.  2. Garage, where employees would evacuate the building in the event of a fire, records of inspection were not maintained for the Badger fire extinguisher located adjacent to the gun cleaning bench.  3. Government Vehicle, where employees would be expected to fight incipient stage fires, records of inspection were not maintained for the Kidde fire extinguisher.

Issued

May 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check:   a) Facility, fire extinguishers not inspected on an annual basis included:  1. Office Suite, where employees would evacuate the building in the event of a fire, the Badger fire extinguisher located in the southeast corner of the third floor was equipped with an inspection tag dated November 2014.  2. Garage, where employees would evacuate the building in the event of a fire, the Badger fire extinguisher located adjacent to the gun cleaning bench was equipped with an inspection tag dated November 2014.  3. Government Vehicle, where employees would be expected to fight incipient stage fires, records of inspection were not maintained for the Kidde fire extinguisher.

Issued

May 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   a) Government Vehicle, where employees would be expected to fight incipient stage fires, annual training was not provided.

Issued

May 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 15, 2016

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Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  a) Facility, where the OSHA 300 Logs and 300-A Summary Forms were not provided within the allotted time for:  1. The OSHA 300 Log and 300-A Summary Form for calendar year 2013.  2. The OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2014.   3. The OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2015.