OSHA Inspection: NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND PWD PORTSMOUTH

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

All portions of the saw blade were not enclosed or guarded, except for the working portion of the blade between the bottom of the guide rolls and the table. Bandsaw wheels shall be fully encased. The outside periphery of the enclosure shall be solid. The front and back of the band wheels shall be either enclosed by solid material or by wire mesh or perforated metal. Such mesh or perforated metal shall be not less than 0.037 inch (U.S. Gage No. 20), and the openings shall be not greater than three-eighths inch. Solid material used for this purpose shall be of an equivalent strength and firmness. The guard for the portion of the blade between the sliding guide and the upper-saw-wheel guard shall protect the saw blade at the front and outer side. This portion of the guard shall be self-adjusting to raise and lower with the guide. The upper-wheel guard shall be made to conform to the travel of the saw on the wheel.  a) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to portions of a saw blade that was not enclosed or guarded as required on a Rockwell brand table saw.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iv): Terminals for welding leads were not protected from accidental electrical contact by personnel or by metal objects i.e., vehicles, crane hooks, etc. Protection may be obtained by use of: Dead-front receptacles for plug connections; recessed openings with nonremovable hinged covers; heavy insulating sleeving or taping or other equivalent electrical and mechanical protection. If a welding lead terminal which is intended to be used exclusively for connection to the work is connected to the grounded enclosure, it must be done by a conductor at least two AWG sizes smaller than the grounding conductor and the terminal shall be marked to indicate that it is grounded.   a) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to welding terminals for welding leads on a  trailer mounted portable Miller Bobcat 225 8500 Watt Generator/Welder that was not protected or covered. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.  a) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical and fire hazards from a temporary extension cord that was daisy-chained and plugged into another temporary extension cord reel that was located above the welding table within the welding shop area.  The extension cord was used to supply power to the cord-reel in the overhead.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:   a) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock hazards from a temporary 110 volt extension cord that was fed through a sharp expanded metal fence inside the vehicle maintenance area.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards and live electrical parts due to a missing knockout on a wall-mounted electrical box located near the hydraulic hose repair booth.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

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) On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from a temporary extension cord that had been spliced into an electrical junction box and the cord was zip-tied to a structural column in order to provide a portable 120 VAC metal receptacle box to be used on and around the HVAC repair table. The temporary cord was used in lieu of permanent electrical wiring.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 26, 2018

Abate by

Feb 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws:   a)      On or about 08-10-2017 and times prior thereto, located at Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Naval Facilities Engineering Command PWD Portsmouth/ Public Works Department, Portsmouth, VA 23702, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from a Hydraulic Cutting Tool electrical cord that was missing strain relief where it entered into the Baldor Brand Industrial electrical motor..  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.