MANTEO, NC —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR in P.O. BOX 1969, MANTEO, NC 27954 (NAICS 924120). OSHA activity number 342766235.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
- Site address
- P.O. BOX 1969
- City
- MANTEO
- State
- NC
- ZIP
- 27954
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 1969, MANTEO, NC 27954
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 924120
- Employees
- 30000
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.213 H01
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards due to unguarded lower portion of Delta radial arm saw.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 H04
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: When the arm of the Delta radial arm saw was fully extended, it did not return to the starting position when released.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 I01
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): All portions of the saw blade were not enclosed or guarded as required: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: The Delta band saw had no guard installed for the lower exposed portion of the blade, exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: On or about November 10, 2017, the tongue guard adjustment on a Wilton 8 inch bench grinder was missing.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: On or about November 10, 2017, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored free standing unsecured in the maintenance area and were subject to being knocked over by employees.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: On or about November 10, 2017, an electrical power tap or power strip was being used in lieu of fixed wiring to provide electrical power to a microwaves.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017
- 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alligator River NWR: 240v electrical panel was missing an knockout on the right side panel.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342766235.
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