OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - WAWONA WASTE WATER FACILITY

Issued

Aug 25, 2020

Abate by

Oct 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6):  Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures:   Wawona Wastewater Facility, Motor Control Center (MCC): An electrical junction was corroded and installed in a wet location. Employees were exposed to shock and burns.

Issued

Aug 25, 2020

Abate by

Oct 13, 2020

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:  Wawona Wastewater Facility, Motor Control Center (MCC): In the following instances, employees were exposed to electrical hazards where there was evidence of standing water on the floor due to water leaks through the ceiling:  a. Unused openings in three 240 volts electrical panels were not effectively closed due to missing circuit breakers, the missing spaces were covered with black tape.   b. Loose fittings were observed at the bottom of the pump's control panel connections and the inner conductors and were exposed.

Issued

Aug 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.:   Wawona Wastewater Facility, Maintenance Shop: The compressed air used for cleaning was not reduced to 30 p.s.i. and employees were exposed to flying debris.