OSHA Inspection: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, WFRC MARROWSTONE MARINE FIELD STATION

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread:  a)      Historic House;  The stairs to the basement had a 39-40 inch high top rail and were missing an intermediate rail and/or posts.   b)      Historic House;  The stairs to the entrance had a 36 inch high top rail and were missing an intermediate rail and/or posts.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)          Office L-103;  A white relocatable power tap was plugged into another white relocatable power tap, which powered chargers and Dell computer equipment. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed to be plugged into an outlet, and not daisy chained and plugged into other relocatable power taps or extension cords.  This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  a)       Baker Lab;  An outdoor outlet was missing a cover to prevent water from entering an enclosure.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:   a)      Historic House Basement;  Five florescent light fixtures were located 6 feet 10 inches from the floor and were not guarded to prevent accidental breakage/contact.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i):     Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a)       Office L-103;  Compressed breathing air gas cylinders were stored unsecured adjacent to a deck.

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)      Baker Lab;  The Amerex fire extinguisher adjacent to the refrigerator was not visually inspected at least monthly.   b)      Baker Lab;  The kiddie fire extinguisher by the door was not visually inspected at least monthly.  c)      Olympus Lab;  The Amerex fire extinguisher by the door was not visually inspected at least monthly.   d)      Rainier Lab;  The Amerex fire extinguisher by the sink was not visually inspected at least monthly.   e)      Pump House;  The Amerex fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly.   f)       Laboratory Room L108;  The American LaFrance fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly.