OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - NATURAL RESOURCES

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

Abate by

Sep 26, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  (a) Building #1, Entrance: Employees were exposed to entrapment hazards in the event of a fire due to the Sure- Lites LPXDH Series Emergency lights being inoperable.  (b) Building #1, Hallway Across H2O Office: Employees are exposed to becoming entrapped in the event of a fire due to the Sure- Lites LPXDH Series Emergency lights being inoperable.  THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1056682, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK, LEHMAN CAVES VISITOR CENTER, 100 GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK, BAKER, NEVADA 89311.

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

Abate by

Sep 26, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Shop: Employees are exposed to caught in hazards while working on the Delta Rockwell, Catalog Number 15-017, Serial Number 1358898 Ten Inch Drill Press with an unguarded chuck.  THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 913208, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 004 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 12, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT ASH MOUNTAIN, 47050 GENERALS HIGHWAY, THREE RIVERS, CALIFORNIA 93271.

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Shop: Employees were exposed to flying parts from Delta Six Inch Thin-Line Bench Grinder in that the work rest was improperly adjusted to approximately 3/8th of an inch.  THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1165276, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 6, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON, CLOCER CREEK WASTE WATER PLANT, 64100 GENERALS HIGHWAY, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA 93262.

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment:    (a) Shop - Nozzle #1: Employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using an air nozzle with approximately 90 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle.  (b) Shop - Nozzle #2: Employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using an air nozzle with approximately 90 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle.  THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1165213, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 6, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON, WOLVERTON WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA 93262.

Issued

Aug 30, 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:  Building #2, Archeological Lab: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by using a GoldStar Microwave Oven, Model Number MA-9008 attached to a Belkin Home/Office Surge Protector With 7 Outlets Relocatable Power Tap.  THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 992665, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 005 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 2, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, GRAND CANYON, VISITOR AND RESOURCE PROTECTION STATION, ONE THREE CLINIC ROAD, GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA 86023.

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

Abate by

Sep 26, 2017

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   Shop: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire hazards while working on the Delta Rockwell, Catalog Number 15-017, Serial Number 1358898 Ten Inch Drill Press with an electrical box knockout missing.  THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1050066, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 003 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 29, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, PINTO WYE COMPUND, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA 92252.

Issued

Aug 30, 2017

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   Building #2, Archeological Lab: Employees are exposed to electric shock/fire by the energized two receptacle wall outlet with a missing cover.  THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1050143, CITATION 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 29, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, BLACK ROCK INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER, 9800 BLACK ROCK CANYON ROAD, YUCCA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92284.