OSHA Inspection: ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Abate by

Feb 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1):Circular handfed ripsaw(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)  Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, an employee used a 10-inch Tilting Arbor XACTA Deluxe, M-708674 Jet saw to cut PVC sheeting without a guard, as a result the tips of the employee's fingers were amputated.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Abate by

Feb 10, 2021

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)    Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, the flexible cord attached to the Jet table saw was pulled away from its housing thereby causing tension on the terminal screws.  b)	Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, the flexible cord to the Rockwell pedestal drill press, the outer insulation was pulled away from the male attachment plug thereby causing tension on the terminal screws.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)	Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, an extension cord used to supply power to a 12-inch, model #12RSH2 slide compound miter saw was not visually inspected prior to use in that the outer jacket was torn exposing the internal wires.   b)	Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, an extension cord used to supply power to a 12-inch, model #12RSH2 slide compound miter saw was not visually inspected prior to use in that the ground prong was missing from the male attachment plug.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(b):(b) Loads.  The employer must ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface:  a)	Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, the employer failed to post the maximum intended load for the mezzanine used for storing materials above the employees' work area.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a)	Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/13/2020, the employer failed to provide a written certification of a hazard assessment for equipment used in the carpenter shop.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 14, 2021

Abate by

Feb 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)  Assateague Island National Seashore Virginia Carpenter Shop: On or about 11/24/2020, the wall mounted ABC type fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly in that the inspection tag last entry was in March 2020.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.