OSHA Inspection: US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1.  (a) At the BLM Southern Nevada District Audio Visual room, energized electrical power panels C and H were obstructed by white boards and other materials preventing quick access to power circuit breakers.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Pull and junction boxes used on systems rated over 600 volts, nominal, were not closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.  (a) At the BLM Southern Nevada District Hallway across GIS 191, the energized wall outlet used to plug-in electrical equipment had a lose and cracked cover exposing employees to electrical shock.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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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.  a) At the BLM Southern Nevada District, Geologist's office, desk and furniture were obstructing the exit access, thereby reducing it to 18 inches wide.  Employees had to maneuver around the narrowed exit access thereby impeding egress.  b) At the maintenance crew's room, desk and furniture were obstructing the exit access, thereby reducing it to 21 inches wide.  c) At the Secretary's office, counter furniture and trash container was obstructing the exit access, thereby reducing it to 27 inches wide.  d) At the BLM Southern Nevada District Manager's office, desk and file cabinet were obstructing the exit access, thereby reducing it to 24 inches wide.  The Bureau of Land Management was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1085493, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/12/2015, with respect to a workplace located at BLM, 2610 Sweetwater Ave., Lake Havasu, AZ 86406.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  (a) At the  BLM Southern Nevada District, Law Enforcement area and at the I.T. Server room, portable fire extinguishers were left standing and not mounted.  The Bureau of Land Management was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 924903, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/20/2013, with respect to a workplace located at BLM 702 N. Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  (a) At the BLM Southern Nevada District, portable fire extinguishers were not inspected at least monthly, the last inspection date was March 27, 2015.  The Bureau of Land Management was cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 978390, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/15/2014, with respect to a workplace located at BLM 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89520.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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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) At the BLM Southern Nevada District Manager's office, a re-locatable power tap was used to plug-in an Absocold refrigerator, exposing employees to electrical shock.  The Bureau of Land Management was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1087254, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/23/2015, with respect to a workplace located at BLM, 2755 Mission Blvd., Kingman, AZ 86401.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.  (a) At the BLM Southern Nevada District Cadastral Survey and at the warehouse area, there were two unlabeled containers, exposing employees to potential health hazards.