OSHA Inspection: WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES - ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE

Issued

2019-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)    Washington Headquarters Services, BF949 Acquisition Directorate: On or about February 05, 2019, a contractor failed to conduct a hazard assessment prior to replacing motor bearing in an air handler unit. Employee had to use wooden levers to lift and move an approximate 360-pound motor. In doing so, the left tip of his middle finger was severed after being caught between the foundation and motor.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): 29 CFR 1910.138(b): Employers did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and the potential hazards identified:  a)    The Pentagon: On or about February 05, 2019, a contractor moved and lifted an approximate 360-pound motor with wooden levers and was not provided with appropriate hand protection as a result the tip of his left middle finger was severed.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. Mechanic