OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.    a. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA administrative area of the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; access route of an emergency exit door, identified as C1128, was obstructed by a box stored on the floor.    b. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA administrative area of the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; exit routes, next to the coordination center cubicles, were obstructed by multiple items and boxes. The obstructions were classified as lost and found or voluntary abandoned items.    c. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA administrative area of the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; access route of an emergency exit door, identified as C1120, was obstructed by a retractable belt stanchions barrier.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a. On or about 12/10/2019, in the electrical room of the TSA Regulatory Area , at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR;  three electrical service panels were not readily accessible. The electrical service panels were blocked and access obstructed by multiple items, such as office supplies, two stand fans, office decorations and boxes containing large screen monitors, among others.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative copies of the OSHA logs of recordable occupational injuries and illnesses, required to be kept under part 1904,  within four (4) business hours.    a. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA establishment in the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; the employer failed to provide copies, within four business hours, of OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301 or their equivalents, which were requested for calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018.    The same employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1124794, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/25/2016, with respect to the same workplace located at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR.    NOTE:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:    a. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA Screening Managers Office 111 in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to respiratory system related hazards or illnesses due to excessive accumulation of dust and dirt on the floor carpet, furniture and other surfaces in the area.    b. On or about 12/10/2019, at Central Checkpoint and Private Screening Room of Terminal B/C in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to respiratory system related hazards or illnesses due to excessive accumulation of dust and dirt on the floor, furniture, baggage screening scanners and other surfaces in the area.    c. On or about 12/10/2019, at Passengers Checkpoint 5 and Private Screening Room of Terminal A (JetBlue) in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to respiratory system related hazards or illnesses due to excessive accumulation of dust and dirt on the floor, furniture, baggage screening scanners and other surfaces in the area.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1150003, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2016, with respect to the same workplace, located at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR.    The same employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1150003, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2016, with respect to the same workplace located at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2): The employer did not ensure hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces were corrected or repaired before employees used the walking-working surface again. The hazard was not guarded to prevent employees from using the walking-working surface until the hazard was corrected or repaired:  a. On or about 12/10/2019, at Central Checkpoint of Terminal B/C, next to the TSA Screening Managers Office, in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to fall on same level, trip or slip to the floor surface. The hazard was created by an extension cord, laid across the floor, connecting a vending machine to a round, 7.50 inches, recessed floor outlet box.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was witnessed by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection (quick fix).

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): The employer did not keep in the workplace a written emergency action plan, communicated and available to employees for awareness and/or review.    a. On or about 12/10/2019, at the TSA establishment in the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; the employer failed to have an available written emergency action plan, establishing guidance and procedures to be executed by all employees in the event of an emergency.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    a. On or about 12/10/2019, at the law enforcement office of the TSA establishment in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to electrical hazards from two serially connected relocatable power taps (RPTs) not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle.    b. On or about 12/10/2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from three (3) instances of serially connected extension cords and/or relocatable power taps (RTPs) at the Screening Managers Office 111 of the TSA establishment in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR. RTPs were not directly connected to permanent installed branch circuit receptacles.    c. On or about 12/10/2019, at Checkpoint 5 of Terminal A (JetBlue) in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to electrical hazards from two serially connected relocatable power taps (RPTs), not directly connected to a permanent installed branch circuit receptacle.    d. On or about 12/10/2019, at Checkpoint 5 of Terminal A (JetBlue) in Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; employees were exposed to electrical hazards from two serially connected extension cords, not directly connected to a permanent installed branch circuit receptacle.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    a. On or about 12/10/2019, in the kitchenette of the TSA Regulatory Area, at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, PR; two (2) unsuitable, regular type, electric branch circuit receptacles were installed next to the kitchen sink.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.