OSHA Inspection: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PACIFIC REGIONAL LABORATORY NW

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:   a) Facility, where the carpeting located in cubicle aisle ways created tripping hazards due to ripples in the loose sections of the carpeting including:  1. Cubicle 104  2. Cubicle 105  3. Cubicle 165

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) Facility, where electrical equipment not used as listed or labeled included, but was not limited to:   1. Office 96, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Black and Decker coffee maker. (Item Corrected)   2. Office 96, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Keurig coffee maker. (Item Corrected)   3. Office 97, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Keurig coffee maker. (Item Corrected)   4. Office 101, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Faberware Water Kettle. (Item Corrected)   5. Office 106, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the DeLonghi portable floor heater. (Item Corrected)  6. Office 108, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Mr. Coffee drip coffee pot and the DeLonghi portable floor heater.  (Item Corrected)   7.  Office 108, where two relocatable power taps were daisy chained and used to supply power to computer equipment.   8. Office 112, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Haier microwave oven.   9. Office 166, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the DeLonghi portable floor heater, Zojirushi hot water dispenser, and Crock Pot. (Item Corrected)   10. Office 88, where two relocatable power taps were daisy chained and used to supply power to appliances including, the Kenmore refrigerator and Cuisinart coffee pot. (Item Corrected)   11. Office 198, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Keurig coffee maker. (Item Corrected)   12. Office 210, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Sharp air purifier. (Item Corrected)   13. Office 210, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Hamilton Beach water kettle. (Item Corrected)  14. Office 225, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Mr. Coffee drip coffee pot and the DeLonghi portable floor heater.  (Item Corrected)   15. Loading Dock, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including, the Lasko portable floor heater.  (Item Corrected)   16. Receiving Room 171, where a relocatable power tap was daisy chained with an extension cord and used to supply power to computer equipment.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) Sample Receiving Room 171, where a GFI protected outlet attached to the wall in the walk-in refrigerator was equipped with a flexible cable that was plugged into an outlet located in the adjacent room.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   a) Sample Receiving Room 171, where the flexible cable used to supply power to the GFI protected outlet attached to the wall in the walk-in refrigerator was run through a hole in the wall of the walk-in refrigerator and plugged into an outlet located in the adjacent room.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were 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) Sample Receiving Room 171, where the flexible cable used to supply power to the GFI protected outlet attached to the wall in the walk-in refrigerator was pulled from the strain relief exposing insulated conductors.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:   a) Kitchen, where two receptacles located above the counter top in the sink area were not equipped with covers.  The Food and Drug Administration was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 190233, citation no. 1, item no. 2, and was affirmed as a final order on March 16, 2012 with respect to a workplace at Bothell, WA.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:   a) Facility, where paper exit signs posted above the doors to the service corridor included:  1. Lab 128   2. Lab 129-A  3. Lab 130-A   4. Lab 131-C  5. Lab 147-C   6. Lab 151-B

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review:   a) Facility, where flammable products such as, but not limited to, 2 propanol, acetone, and methanol were stored, utilized, and processed as hazardous waste.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and material below was not maintained:   a) Facility, where vertical clearances of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems and material below were not maintained:  1. Microbiology Storage Room 193, where the covered shelving units on Aisle F were located approximately 9 inches below the automatic sprinklers.  2. Storage Room 220, where covered shelving units, number 2 and 7, were located approximately 16 inches below the automatic sprinklers.

Issued

2016-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:    a) Room 220, where items including, a box containing toner cartridges and a step stool were stored in front of circuit panel #E1L and circuit panel L1.