OSHA Inspection: DEPT OF AGRICULTURE - FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Issued

May 1, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   (a) In the Kitchenette/break room, a receptacle outlet was not provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel when the outlet was located within 18 inches of a sink, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.   One feasible Means of Abatement: Install a GFCI to replace the standard outlet or series connect the outlet to the GFCI on the opposite side of the sink in accordance with NFPA 70 - National Electric Code, Article 210.8(B)(5).

Issued

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  (a) In the kitchenette/break area, an APC type 3 SPD Power Tap rated 15 amp was furnishing power to a Sharp Microwave Model R-305HW Serial 223396 rated 13.5 amp, exceeded the allowable safe loading capacity of the RPT and receptacle.

Issued

May 1, 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) In the kitchenette/break area, an APC type 3 SPD Relocatable Power Tap was used as an extension cord and was furnishing power to a Sharp Microwave Model R-305HW Serial 223396.