OSHA Inspection: COAST GUARD

Issued

May 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein.  Tool Room/Tire Balancing Machine Area:  On or about 13 April 2017 and times prior there to a 16 oz. plastic bottle containing denatured alcohol was not marked identifying the product and the hazard warnings associated with it.  This condition exposed employees to chemical burns, poisoning, and skin dermatitis.

Issued

May 2, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  (a) Bay 5:  On or about 13 April 2017 and times prior thereto, an emergency exit light were inoperative. This exposed employees to delays in existing the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.    (b) Cleaning Gear Locke Area:  On or about 13 April 2017 and times prior thereto, an emergency exit light were inoperative. This exposed employees to delays in existing the building causing smoke inhalation and fire hazards.    The Coast Guard was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1003757, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08 December 2014, with respect to a workplace located at USCG Base Kodiak.

Issued

May 2, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Auto Hobby Center:  On or about 13 April 2017and times prior thereto, employees were not trained on the new Hazard Communications Standard (HCS 2012) provisions implemented on 1 December 2013. This training includes revised labeling elements and the new format for Safety Data Sheets. This condition exposed employees to inadequate training and chemical hazards.  The Coast Guard was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1003708, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on o8 December 2014, with respect to a workplace located at USCG Base Kodiak.