OSHA Inspection: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Taxpayer Assistance Center, Bldg #TN2070 -  On or about 6/15/16, The exit doors could not be opened without keys exposing employees to fire hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).   Notice #1, Item #1a, 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1),  as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. The employer was cited for a violation of the (SAME/SIMILAR standard and/or SAME/SIMILAR hazard) on 7/13/15, Inspection #1052513, date of 8/11/2015 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) IRS - On or about 6/15/16, power strips were being series connected and not directly connected to permanently installed receptacles.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).  Notice #1, Item #2, 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2),  as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to use 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 and/or SAME/SIMILAR hazard) on 7/14/15, Inspection #1052513, date of 8/7/2015 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.   Notice #1, Item #1, 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2),  as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to use 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 and/or SAME/SIMILAR hazard) on 2/18/15, Inspection #1017264, date of 3/19/2015 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.   Notice #1, Item #3, 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2),  as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): The employer failed to use 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 and/or SAME/SIMILAR hazard) on 12/22/14, Inspection #1013115, date of 1/16/2015 of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Taxpayer Assistance Center, Bldg #TN2070 - On or about 6/15/16, employees were exposed fire hazards when exit doors were not clearly marked with exit signs.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).