OSHA Inspection: CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION - U.S. BORDER PATROL CALEXICO STATION

Issued

Dec 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):The employer did not ensure where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard 5.4.4 The eyewash unit shall be located on the same level as the hazard and the path of travel shall be free of obstructions that may inhibit the immediate use of the equipment.  East Port of Entry Building B:  Employees were handling corrosive and chemical materials such as Category 3 flammable pesticides and drugs where an emergency eye wash station in close proximity for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes was not kept free of clutter and debris within the eyewash area for immediate emergency use.  Employees were exposed to severe eye burns or blindness.  The Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.151(c) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1335083, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/25/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1500 WEST LA QUINTA NOGALES, AZ 85621.

Issued

Dec 31, 2020

Abate by

Jan 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x):The employer did not ensure flexible cords and cables were  protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  East Port of Entry, Building B: A damaged flexible power cord was used to power a swamp cooler at a temporary guard station. Employees were exposed to electrical hazard(s).  The Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (name previously cited standard), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1335143, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/25/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1500 WEST LA QUINTA NOGALES, AZ 85621

Issued

Dec 31, 2020

Abate by

Jan 21, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   East Port of Entry, Building B, Evidence Vault: Employees placed evidence collected onto shelves and the floor.  An outlet cover and plug receptacle was detached from the box housing exposing live electrical wires. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.   The Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1185252, citation number 1, item number 1-a and was affirmed as a final order on 01/05/2017, with respect to a workplace located at  9901 Pacific Highway BLAINE, WA 98230.

Issued

Dec 31, 2020

Abate by

Jan 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   East Port of Entry Building B: A damaged flexible power cord was used to power a swamp cooler at a temporary guard station. Employees were exposed to electrical hazard(s).   The Customs and Border Protection was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.334(a)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1343730, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/13/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 4151 S. AVE. A YUMA, AZ 85365.