OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,096 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):  Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, in the loading dock area, employee(s) were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards from a blocked emergency egress route that was not readily accessible.  The area in front of the emergency exit contained two parked powered industrial tow cart/trucks.   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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,096 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to materials handling equipment hazards while operating equipment without adequate and/or current training.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,461 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work. The work rests was not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.   On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to a Dayton 6 inch variable speed floor mounted pedestal grinder that contained a broken and missing work rest without the necessary adjustment space required not to exceeding one-eighth inch.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,096 Reduced

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.  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to pneumatic blow-gun compressed air pressure of approximately 52 PSI while using the air to blow off equipment.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,096 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:  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, located in room 229, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from three electrical power strips/surge protectors that were "daisy-chained" and plugged directly into one another to provide power to computerized equipment.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,461 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, room 229, employee(s) were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from an energized temporary extension cord that ascended in to the ceiling above the ceiling tile and was zip-tied to the roof structural columns in order to supply portable 220 VAC power to the rear of the currency sorting equipment. The temporary cord was used in lieu of permanent electrical wiring.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,461 Reduced

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:  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, at the maintenance workbench in the load dock area,  employee(s) were exposed to an electrical shock hazard from an electrical power cord with a plug end that had inadequate strain relief.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employee(s) who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) in were exposed to the voluntary usage of N95 respirators without being provided Appendix D advisory information.   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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):  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 were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. [63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998]  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to chemicals that were extremely corrosive and destructive to tissue.  The plumbed emergency eyewash station was blocked by pallets of bulk supply and had no inspection/testing documentation and was not suitable for emergency use.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards from a mounted portable fire extinguisher at the loading dock caged maintenance area that was blocked and not readily accessible.  The area in front of the extinguisher was not maintained clear and free from hazards such as palletized products and lumber.  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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):  Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly.  On or about 06-14-2021, and times prior thereto, located at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219, employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards whereas portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected monthly since August 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.