OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  (a) Warehouse - Metal Working Shop: On or about March 1st, 2017 and at times prior thereto the CSHO observed a Blue-Point bench grinder (model BG 500G) with an upper tongue guard that measured 1/2".

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served.  (a) Warehouse- Office room #134: On or about March 1st, 2017 and at times prior thereto the CSHO observed a refrigerator (Magic Chef MCBR 415S) and microwave (Emerson MW9117W) plugged into a Belkin relocatable power tap (RPT) which was plugged in series with a WireMold RPT. Also, in the shipping and receiving area, the CSHO observed a refrigerator and microwave (General Electric model J ES633WV 001) plugged into an RPT on the same circuit. All of these items were plugged into outlets labeled for circuit W21C-4.  The overcurrent device for this circuit is rated for 20 Amps.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

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.  (a) Warehouse- office room #134: On or about March 1st, 2017 and at time prior thereto, the CSHO observed a refrigerator (MCBR 415S) and microwave (MW 9117W) plugged into a Belkin RPT that was connected in series with a WireMold RPT (UL401BC).

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.133(a): Unsafe hand tools were issued and allowed to be used.  (a) Warehouse- Metal Working Shop:  On or about March 1st, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the CSHO identified a wire wheel rated for 4,500 revolutions per minute (RPM) being used with a pneumatic grinder rated for 22,000 RPMs.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.   (a) Warehouse - vehicle maintenance shop: On or about March 1st, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the CSHO observed an electrical cable routed across the path of travel for the exit discharge door.