OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

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Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.  Warehouse, Bay 3 Mezzanine; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide guardrails across the mezzanine storage area. Mezzanine is 118 inches above the lower floor. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained.  Cage Room 207; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto, boxes were stored within 9 inches of the sprinkler head. This condition exposed employees to delays in exiting the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  Mechanical Room; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior; a Ryobi 8" Bench Grinder, Model BGH827, serial number FG123828572; was missing the tool rest. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.215(c)(4): Uniformity of diameter.  Warehouse; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto; a Ryobi 8" Bench Grinder, Model BGH827, Serial number FG130638978 had a damaged abrasive wheel. The wheel had a groove approximately 1/8 in depth on the center of the wheel. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact.  Warehouse, Bay 3 storage room; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto; an energized electrical outlet was damaged. A two place switch box was missing a rocker switch on the left hand side. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   Warehouse; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto; Two instances were noted where knockout plugs were missing on energized electrical outlet boxes.        a. Office area, an energized electrical outlet was missing a knockout plug on the upper left side.       b. Back wall adjacent to Powermatic drill press; an energized four place electrical outlet was missing a knockout plug on the top left hand side.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazard.   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 923117, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 27 August 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1211 Gibson Cove Road in Kodiak, Alaska.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  Warehouse and Room L209; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto; six instances were noted where electrical cords were damaged:       a. Room L209; a PHI Hydraulic press, Model PW220H, serial number 96-8-007 had damaged to the outer jack insulation.             b. Warehouse Bay 2; a Porter Cable Porter 6" Random Orbital Sander, Model 7336, Serial number 119250A8920 had damaged to the outer jack insulation.            c. Warehouse Bay 2; a Makita 5" Disc Sander, Model GV5000, serial number 327317 had damage to the outer insulation jacket.       d. Warehouse Bay 2; a Dewalt 1/2" VSR Drill, Model DW110, Serial number 6690 had damage to the outer insulation jacket.       e. Warehouse Bay 2; a Milwaukee 16 gauge Nibbler, Model 6890, serial number not legible, had damage to the outer insulation jacket.       f. Warehouse Bay 2; A Dewalt 1/2" Impact Wrench, Model DW290, serial number 356166, had damage to the outer insulation jacket.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1165311, citation number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 26 August 2016, with respect to a workplace located at the Anchorage Forecast Office Maintenance shop.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  Ichthyology Room; on or about 26 October 2016 and times prior thereto; the exit route was blocked. Several coolers were stored in the exit path impeding a timely egress. Clearance was measured at 16 inches. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.