OSHA Inspection: ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.  Print room, north wall; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior thereto; a 115 volt electrical outlet did not have a ground. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  Freezer A condenser and evaporator; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior thereto; an energized electrical outlet was missing the faceplate. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  Building 881; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where electrical cords were damaged:       a. Print room; a relocatable power tap was missing the ground pin. Power tap was plug into and energized outlet.         b. Receiving area; a 25 foot orange extension cord was missing the ground pin.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.  Building 881; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that the electrical panels boards were readily accessible. Four instances were noted:      (a) Printer room; had a file drawer and miscellaneous items stored in front of electrical panel board impeding access.        (b) Bay 2 area; had roller cart with boxes stored in front of the electrical panel board impeding immediate and clear access.      (c) East bay, Panel labeled 6B; had a disassembled pallet rack stored in front of the electrical panel board impeding access.     (d) Mattress storage area; had mattress stored in from of the electrical panel board impeding access.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard and burn hazard.   The Army Air Force Exchanges Services was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136291, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04 May 2016, with respect to a workplace located at the Eielson Air Force Exchange Services Main Exchange.

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  East wall, Panel 2; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior; an energized electrical panel board had a knockout missing on the lower left hand side on the panel board. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazard.    The Army Air Force Exchanges Services was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136291, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04 May 2016, with respect to a workplace located at the Eielson Air Force Exchange Services Main Exchange.

Issued

May 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  East bay area; on or about 12 May 2016 and times prior; strain relief was not provided for a six foot Leviton temporary power tap, Model T 482Z. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.  The Army Air Force Exchanges Services was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 826441, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on 26 February 2013, with respect to a workplace located at the Eielson Air Force Exchange Services Main Exchange.