OSHA Inspection: USP LEE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 08-17-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277, located in the commissary store room area: Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards from an obstructed emergency exit.  A stack of 5 wooden pallets had been temporarily stored in the egress path of a clearly marked, illuminated and labeled emergency exit.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.I.:  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277, located in the "power house" adjacent to boiler room. Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to compressed air at 155 PSI while using air for blowing and cleaning purposes.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8): Welding cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the electrode holder were used.  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277, located in the welding shop.  Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards by using a defective welding cable with exposed conductors covered by electrical tape within 18 inches of the electrode holder  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

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) Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277, located at the satellite camp music room. Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from a surge protector plugged into another power strip mounted on the metal equipment rack.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cord and cable was not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277;   Instance #1:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-17-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the kitchen/galley food serving area, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards due to no strain relief on the electrical power cord servicing the food warmer.  Instance #2:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-17-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the Educational & Vocational Trade Shop, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards due to no strain relief on the electrical power cord servicing the Dayton model Commercial Air Circulator Fan.  Instance #3:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the Chiller Room/Boiler Shop, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards due to no strain relief on the electrical power cord servicing the Dayton model 3C673A 48 inch Commercial Air Circulator Fan.  Instance #4:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the Welding Shop, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards due to no strain relief on the electrical power cord located at the disconnect box servicing the metal cut-off saw .  Instance #5: Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the laundry room of the Satellite Prison Camp, employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards due to no strain relief on the electrical power cord located on one of the dryer plugs .  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located at US Penitentiary Lee, Federal Bureau of Prisons 777 Hickory Flats Rd. Pennington Gap, VA 24277;   Instance #1:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-17-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the inmate receiving area, employee(s) were exposed to electrical and laceration hazards from a damaged Patton brand, model PX405 electric fan with a broken sharp plastic switch cover and exposed electric wiring with conductors and wiring covered by make-shift repairs with residential conduit and plastic wire-ties.  Instance #2:  Date of Violation: On or about 08-18-2016 and times prior thereto, located in the "Power House" Boiler space, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from a damaged TPI Industrial brand electric fan with a broken and missing on/off switch.  Employee(s) energized and de-energized fan by plugging and unplugging from electrical power source.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.