OSHA Inspection: LOGISTICS READINESS CENTER - FORT BELVOIR

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)    Building 1436: On or about 04/17/2017, various pieces of equipment were permanently stored in the exit route that led to the side emergency exit door, as result employees were potentially exposed to possible injuries.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   Building 1436, Warehouse: On or about 04/17/2017, the exit sign above the side emergency exit door was not illuminated.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a)    Building 1436 Warehouse: On or about 04/17/2017, the ABC type fire extinguisher located near the side exit door had not been visually inspected since 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)    Building 1436 Warehouse: On about 04/17/2017, the ABC type fire extinguisher had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check since 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a)    Building 187, Communication/electrical shop: On or about 04/03/2017, the Brown Brock Meyer bench grinder, Serial #2704249 designed for a fixed location and being used to grind metal brackets, had not been securely anchored to the bench to prevent walking or moving.  b)    Building 187, Small Arms Replacement: On or about 04/18/2017, the abrasive wheel grinder equipped with a wire wheel was not secured to prevent walking or moving.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a)    Building 187, Communication/Electrical Shop: On or about 04/03/2017, the work-rest on the Brown Brock Meyer bench grinder, serial #2704249 was adjusted to within one-fourth of an inch from the abrasive wheel thereby exposing employees to potential lacerations.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-03 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)    Building 187, Communication/Electrical Shop: On or about 04/03/2017, the tongue guard on the Brown Brock Meyer bench grinder, serial #2704249 was adjusted to within three-eighths of an inch from the abrasive wheel thereby exposing employees to potential lacerations.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a)    Logistics Readiness Center Fort Belvoir: On or about 04/17/2017, no hazard assessment and equipment selection has been done to determine the hazards present in the workplace and the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for each hazard.  Employees are using commercial strength hazardous chemicals and working with 480 volts systems which would necessitate the mandatory use of personal protective equipment.  Safety data sheets list a variety of PPE to be used by employees when handling chemicals.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2017-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format.  a)   Logistics Readiness Center Fort Belvoir: On or about 04/17/2017, employees required to use hazardous chemicals were not trained regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.