OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON

Issued

Sep 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     Ash Mountain Maintenance Facility Recycling Area, Sequoia National Park, 07/13/2016: The Vickers baler interlock system was not functional. The baler was operated with the door open while employees placing card board boxes in it, which exposed them to amputation and crushing hazards.     The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913225, citation number 01, item number 03 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Grant Grove, 83715 Park Road, Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633.    The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913218, citation number 01, item number 03 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Cedar Grove, 1604 Death Valley Lane, Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633.    The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913233, citation number 01, item number 06 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Clover Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant, 164100 Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262.    The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913208, citation number 01, item number 04 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Ash Mountain, 47050 Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262.

Issued

Sep 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 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":    Ash Mountain Maintenance Facility Radio Shop, Sequoia National Park, 07/13/2016: A designated exit door near the Supervisor's Office was not marked with a sign reading "Exit".    The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913225, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at  Grant Grove, 83715 Park road, Kings Canyon National Park, CA. 93633.

Issued

Sep 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    Ash Mountain Maintenance Facility Radio Shop, Sequoia National Park, 07/13/2016: The Black and Decker 6 inch pedestal grinder was not anchored to the floor.    The U.S. National Park Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard29 CFR 1910.212(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 913233, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/12/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Clover Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant 64100 Generals Highway, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262.

Issued

Sep 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.    Ash Mountain Maintenance Facility, Sequoia National Park, 07/13/2016: Two fire extinguishers were not mounted on the hooks provided. The fire extinguishers were placed on the floor in the following locations;        a. Electrical Shop          b. Automotive Shop

Issued

Sep 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. :    Ash Mountain Maintenance Facility, Sequoia National Park, 07/13/2016: The compressed air used for cleaning was reduced to 30 p.s.i. in the following locations;        a. Roadway Shop - compressed air measured at 70 p.s.i.        b. Sign Shop - compressed air measured at 80 p.s.i.        c. Auto Maintenance Shop - compressed air measured at 85 p.s.i.