OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BATTLE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT OFFICE

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  (a) Fire Cubicle: The employer failed to maintain exit access thereby exposing employees to entrapment hazards in the event of a fire. The exit access was measured to be nineteen and one half inches wide between the desk and book case.         THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1087264, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 1000 SCENIC LOOP DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89161.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) ADM Support Services Manager Office: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire hazards by using an Intertek Fan Heater, Model #DFH-DH-14-T connected to a relocatable power tap.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1154521, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 26, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 3405 WHITE LAKE PARKWAY, RENO, NEVADA 89508.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a) IT: The employer failed to maintain access to electrical panel (110 volts) C and CR, which were blocked by computer boxes. Employees are exposed to electrical/shock hazards.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1154521, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 26, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 3405 WHITE LAKE PARKWAY, RENO, NEVADA 89508.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) IT: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire hazards with open electrical panel spaces on panels C and CR.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1154521, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 26, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 3405 WHITE LAKE PARKWAY, RENO, NEVADA 89508.

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) IT: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire hazards by using a flexible cord attached to an unmarked twenty-four inch box fan.  (b) Range Cubicle: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire hazards by using a Howard Berger Company Ceramic Heater, Model: CZ448 connected to a flexible cord.  THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1154521, CITATION 02, ITEM NUMBER 004 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 26, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 3405 WHITE LAKE PARKWAY, RENO, NEVADA 89508.