CHICOPEE, MA —
OSHA Inspection: WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE in 250 PATRIOT AVE., CHICOPEE, MA 01022 (NAICS 928110). OSHA activity number 341630366.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE
- Site address
- 250 PATRIOT AVE.
- City
- CHICOPEE
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01022
- Mailing
- 250 PATRIOT AVE., CHICOPEE, MA 01022
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 928110
- Employees
- 1000
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 19, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition: Wheel area, Westover ARB, 250 Patriot Ave., Chicopee, Massachusetts; On or about July 18, 2016 the drains in the wheel area were not working and puddles had formed creating slip and fall hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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 were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: Hangar 9, Westover ARB, 250 Patriot Avenue, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On or about July 18, 2016, three cylinders containing R-134 were stored in a cage but were not secured to prevent falling per the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.102 A
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.102(a): In-plant transfer, handling, storage, and/or use of acetylene in cylinders did not comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"): Hangar 7, Westover ARB, 250 Patriot Avenue, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On or about July 18, 2016, cylinders containing acetylene were stored in a storage room with combustible materials which is prohibited per the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: Hangar 3, Westover ARB, 250 Patriot Avenue, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On or about July 18, 2016 there was an energized, 220 volt, junction box missing a cover and was located adjacent to a water fountain.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 B01
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2016
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(b)(1): Load rated switches, circuit breakers or other devices specifically designed as disconnecting means were not used for the opening, reversing or closing of electric power and lighting circuits under load conditions: All Hangars, Westover ARB, 250 Patriot Avenue, Chicopee, Massachusetts; On or about July 18, 2016, the employees were using non-switch, "s", rated breakers to turn lights on and off inside the hangars.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341630366.
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