CHARLESTON, SC —
OSHA Inspection: ASRC FEDERAL FIELD SERVICES, LLC (AFFS)
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of ASRC FEDERAL FIELD SERVICES, LLC (AFFS) in 2000 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC 29405 (NAICS 541513). OSHA activity number 344190236.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ASRC FEDERAL FIELD SERVICES, LLC (AFFS)
- Site address
- 2000 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE
- City
- CHARLESTON
- State
- SC
- ZIP
- 29405
- Mailing
- 2000 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC 29405
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 541513
- Employees
- 331
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
16 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $9,472 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Crushing hazards as an employee was operating an Exmark Lazer Z zero turn lawn mower and was not wearing the seat belt provided. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazardous condition would be to instruct each employee of the need to wear a seat belt during the mower's operation. Also the employer should enforce the rule at the worksite to ensure compliance. a) Grass lawn between building #672 and the street: An employee was operating an S-Series Exmark Lazer Z zero turn lawn mower and was not wearing the seat belt provided.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9472
1910.213 D01
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $13,260 · Current $13,260
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut a) Carpentry Shop Building #26: An employee has been using the Craftsman Table Saw for several years to crosscut lumber without using a guard of any kind. ABATEMENT CERTIFICAITON IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $13260
- — Z (S) $13260
1910.213 C02
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator a) Carpentry Shop Building #26: An employee has been using the Craftsman Table Saw for several years to crosscut lumber without using a spreader. ABATEMENT CERTIFICAITON IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 C03
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator: a) Carpentry Shop Building #26: An employee has been using the Craftsman Table Saw for several years to crosscut lumber without using a dogs to prevent the lumber from coming back onto the operator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICAITON IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $5,210 Reduced
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 #26 Shop Area: A DeWalt Bench Grinder Model DW 758, Serial Number 2014 34-YL113203, had a work rest which was 1 inch out from the left side abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5209.5
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- 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: a) Building #26 Shop Area: A DeWalt Bench Grinder Model DW 758, Serial Number 2014 34-YL113203, The tongue guard was 1/2 inch out from the left side abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $0 Reduced
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: a) Building #672, Range Masters Office: Two relocatable power taps; a multi receptacle extension cord; and a duplex receptacle flat extension cord were series connected (daisy chained) to provide power from a wall mounted electrical outlet to a piece of electrical equipment from one side of the room to another. b) Building #672, Break Area: A 120 volt ISOBAR Model 1B-4 relocatable power tap designed and listed for high concentrations of low powered loads was instead used to provide power to high powered loads such as; An Emerson Microwave Oven Model MW119W; A Black and Decker Toaster Oven; and a GE full sized refrigerator. c) Building #26, South wall of the Break Room: A Surge Guide Relocatable Power Tap violated it's listing by (a) being screwed into the masonry wall rendering it un-relocatable; and (b) Providing power to high powered loads such as: A Black and Decker Toaster Oven and a; GE Microwave Oven. d) Building #26, West wall of the Break Room: A 120 volt Relocatable Power Tap violated it's listing by (a) being screwed into the masonry wall rendering it un-relocatable; and (b) Providing power to high powered loads such as: A Full sized Whirlpool Refrigerator and a; Hotpoint Microwave Oven. e) Northwest corner of Building #26: A Tripp-Lite Relocatable Power Tap providing power to a job made "sandwich/food" heater, was secured to a nearby metal fixed ladder with plastic ties, violating it's listing by being un-relocatable. f) Southeast Corner of the Paint Locker: A 120 volt New Point Relocatable Power Tap violated it's listing by being zip tied to a wooden post rendering it un-relocatable. g) Northwest corner of Building #26 and the Paint Locker: The following cords were daisy chained (series connected); A Tripp-Lite relocatable power tap was plugged into a wall mounted receptacle outlet. A 100 foot 120 extension cord was plugged into that power tap, where it ran outside and into the Paint Shed were a New Point relocatable power tap was plugged into it. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.304 B04
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,210
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served: a) Building #672, Break Area: A 120 volt ISOBAR Model 1B-4 relocatable power tap designed and listed for a maximum amperage of 15 amps, was instead used to provide power to high powered loads such as; An Emerson Microwave Oven Model MW119W (12.5 amps); A Black and Decker Toaster Oven (15.4 amps); and a GE full sized refrigerator (6 amps). The total amperage of the items plugged into it came to a total of 33.9 amps over double what the power tap could safely handle.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5209.5
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 E01
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $5,210 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1): Identification of manufacturer and ratings. Electric equipment may not be used unless the following markings have been placed on the equipment; The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified; Other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. a) Northwest corner of Building #26: A job-made oven constructed of foil lined foam insulation, light bulb and extension cords was used to heat lunches and did not have any of the required markings.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5209.5
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 11, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a) East outer wall of Building #26 (Near the Paint Locker): A 120 volt electrical outlet was found with a weatherproof cover, but when the cover was lifted it exposed bare live wires underneath. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a) East Wall of Building #672, Garage Area: An Air Master pedestal fan was missing the ground pin on the end of it's 120 volt electrical cord. b) East Wall of Building #672, Garage Area: A 120 volt extension cord used to power the Air Compressor was found to not have a ground pin at the end of the plug-end.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.305 G01 IV
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,683 · Current $5,210 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a). a) Northwest Corner of Shop Area, Building #26: A 120 volt extension cord was used to power lighting and receptacle outlets in the paint shed violated this standard by i) Being used in lieu of fixed wiring; ii) running through a hole drilled into the brick wall were it ran outside then it iii) ran through a window opening into the paint shed, where iv) it was attached to the building surface of the outer brick wall, metal conduit, a fence and finally attached to the wooden studs inside the paint shed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5209.5
- — Z (S) $5683
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": a) Supervisor's Office; Grounds Maintenance Building: The exit door for the area was not marked with a sign reading "Exit".
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a) Supervisor's Office, Grounds Maintenance Building: A door at the rear of the office was not used as an exit as it lead into another area not controlled by the employer and was locked. It could be mistaken as an exit during a fire or emergency and it was not marked "Not An Exit". b) Southeast corner of Garage Area, Building #672. An exit door lead out to a set of exit steps which were blocked off from use due to them being unsafe, the exit door was not locked and it could be mistaken for a functioning exit during a fire or other emergency, the was no sign reading "Not and Exit" posted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: a) West wall Break Room Building #26: The electric cord for the Bunn Pour-Omatic Coffee Machine had the outer jacket separating from the plug-end exposing the three insulated wires underneath. b) West wall of Paint Shed: A 120 volt lighting cord plugged into the relocatable power tap, had the outer jacket separating from the plug-end exposing the three insulated wires underneath. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 J02 V
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed) a) Dock Area Building #43: A 120 volt duplex receptacle outlet near the loading dock was used to charge batteries in golf carts used at the site. The receptacle's weatherproof cover was missing. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 344190236.
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