OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iv)(d): Dispensing units, except those attached to containers, were not mounted on a concrete island or protected against collision damage by suitable means.   Fuels dock dispensing area; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that protective barriers were provide to prevent vehicular contact with an above ground gasoline dispensing tank. This exposed employees to contact with flammable and combustible liquids and other fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons.  Fuels dock, on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that propane fuel cylinders were stored in a manner to prevent damage. Fourteen propane cylinders were stored free standing. This condition exposed employees to contact with flammable and combustible liquids and other fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; a Delta Drill Press model, 70-200, serial number 9116 was not securely mounted to prevent movement. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Maintenance facilities; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where bench mounted grinders did not have the work rest closely adjusted to within one-eighth of an inch to the abrasive wheel:        a. Maintenance Garage; a Delta ten-inch bench mounted grinder, model 23-980, serial number 9903; did not have the work rest adjusted to less than one-eighth of an inch from the abrasive wheel. On the left-hand side, the distance from the work rest to the abrasive wheel was approximately one-quarter of an inch.        b. Trails Shop; a Wissota bench mounted grinder, model E-7, serial number W8-82 did not have the work rest adjusted to less than one-eighth of an inch from the abrasive wheel. On the left-hand side, the distance from the work rest to the abrasive wheel was approximately three-quarters of an inch.   This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; a Delta ten-inch bench mounted grinder, model 23-980, serial number 9903; did not have the tongue guard adjusted to less than one-quarter of an inch from the abrasive wheel. On the left-hand side, the distance from the tongue guard to the abrasive wheel was approximately one and one-quarter of an inch. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  Maintenance Garage, adjacent to overhead lift area; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that the protective guards were installed on a Jet Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw, model number HVBS-7MW, serial number 060631713. The cover for the pulley assembly was missing. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders were not stored a minimum distance of 20 feet apart:       a. Garage bay adjacent to parts room; oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders not in used were stored approximately 18-inches apart.       b. Garage bay adjacent to overhead lift area; oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders not in used were stored approximately 1/2-inch apart.  This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage.  Fuels Dock; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; two incandescent light bulbs less than seven feet to the lower surface were not guarded. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(5): A receptacle outlet was not installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs were used.  Trails shop workbench; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that a receptacle outlet was installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs are used. An energized orange 50-foot medium duty extension cord was routed to a four-place electrical outlet box to supply power to the workbench area. The four-place electrical outlet box had non-metallic electrical cable, with a plug attached to receive power from the extension cord; which was used to energize the four-place electrical outlet box. The four-place electrical outlet box had a Wissota model E-7, serial number W8-82, bench mounted grinder plugged into the four-place electrical outlet box to receive power. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  Trails Shop; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; strain relief was not provided on the power cord for a Wissota bench grinder model E-7, serial number W8-82. The outer protective jack was separated on the left hand side of the UNIMAC magnetic switch. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".  Maintenance garage, man-door adjacent to roll-up door; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that an "Exit" sign was posted along the designated exit route. This condition exposed employees to delays in exiting the building, smoke inhalation, and fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were visually inspected at least monthly. Two instances were noted:  a. Adjacent to parts room; an Amerex 20-lb. portable fire extinguisher administratively labeled NPS 1 was not inspected at least monthly. Last indicated inspection date was March 2019.  b. Adjacent to tire change area and doorway; an Amerex 20-lb. portable fire extinguisher was not inspected at least monthly. Last indicated inspection date was March 2019.  This condition exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1): The rated load was not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; a black floor jack, make and model unknown, did not have the rated load prominently marked. This condition exposed employees to a caught under hazard.

Issued

Aug 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  Maintenance Garage; on or about 05 June 2019 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel was readily accessible in the event of an electrical emergency. A bench and other miscellaneous items were stored in front of the panel impeding immediate access. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.