OSHA Inspection: U. S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U. S. GEOLOGICAL SERVICE

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Oct 5, 2016

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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 tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:    (a) Sample Preparation Lab: Employees were exposed to explosion hazards by not firmly securing UN 1066 Nitrogen, Compressed cylinder to prevent falling or being knocked over.

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Oct 5, 2016

Abate by

Nov 1, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:   (a) Room #147, Electronics Lab: Employees were exposed to electric shock/fire due to using electrical outlet near a sink was not protected by GFCI.

Issued

Oct 5, 2016

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Nov 1, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches wide at all points:  (a) Room #150: Employees were exposed to becoming entrapped in the event of a fire due to an the exit access from office to the emergency exit was only approximately twenty-four inches wide.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U. S. GEOLOGICAL SERVICE PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 989545, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 21, 2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U. S. GEOLOGICAL SERVICE, 1340 FINANCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 161, RENO, NEVADA 89502.

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Oct 5, 2016

Abate by

Nov 1, 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) Room #228: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to a relocatable power tap.  (b) Room #205: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to a relocatable power tap.  (c) Room #201: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to a Procteror Silex Electric Kettle.  (d) Room #199: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a relocatable power tap attached to a relocatable power tap.  (e) Room #188, Common Area: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a relocatable power tap.  (f) Room #188, Common Area: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Rival Two-Slice Toaster Model 16041.  (g) Room #195: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a Rival Twelve Cup Coffee Pot Model PIL-HC08104.  (h) Room #164: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a flexible cord attached to a relocatable power tap.  (i) Room #105, Mechanical Room: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a Light Switch 1 Gang Electrical Box which was not attached to wall.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 922060, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 21, 2013 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT A23-158 MERCURY HIGHWAY, MERCURY, NEVADA 89023

Issued

Oct 5, 2016

Abate by

Nov 1, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) Room #147, Electronics Lab: Employees exposed to electric shock when utilizing the Cabela's Advanced Anglers Pro Sport 20 Plus, Heavy Duty Recreational Series by removing attached electrode connections and replacing with alligator clips that are attached with electrical tape.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 891929, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 011 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 15, 2013 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,  CALIFORNIA WATER SCIENCE CENTER, DRILL AND RIG DIVISION, 160 NORTH STEPHANIE STREET, HENDERSON, NEVADA 89074.

Issued

Oct 5, 2016

Abate by

Nov 1, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  (a) Room #165: Employees were exposed to ingestion, absorption and inhalation hazards while using chemicals such as but not limited to; Jobes Plant Food Spikes in unlabeled water container.  (b) Room #174: Employees were exposed to ingestion, absorption and inhalation hazards while using chemicals such as but not limited to; Citrus Cleaner and Mineral Oil in improperly labeled containers.  (c) Room #171, Soils Lab: Employees were exposed to ingestion, absorption and inhalation hazards while using chemicals such as but not limited to; CLR Calcium Lime & Rust Remover in improperly labeled Distilled White Vinegar containers.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALANT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1086137, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND AS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 16, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, KINGMAN FIELD OFFICE, KINGMAN, ARIZONA 86401.