TULLAHOMA, TN —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT. OF AIR FORCE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of U.S. DEPT. OF AIR FORCE in BUILDING 2814 WATTENDORF MEMORIAL HWY, TULLAHOMA, TN 37388 (NAICS 713910). OSHA activity number 345439046.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. DEPT. OF AIR FORCE
- Site address
- BUILDING 2814 WATTENDORF MEMORIAL HWY
- City
- TULLAHOMA
- State
- TN
- ZIP
- 37388
- Mailing
- BUILDING 2815 WATTENDORF MEMORIAL HWY, TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 713910
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) On or about July 23, 2021 in Building 2814 employee were performing landscaping equipment maintenance using a bentchtop grinder (M:7102, S:000689) while exposed to struck-by hazards and the employer did not ensure the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.243 E01 I
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(e)(1)(i): Power lawnmowers of the walk- behind, riding-rotary, and reel power lawnmowers were not guarded in accordance with the machine guarding requirements in 29 CFR 1910.212, General requirements for all machines: a) On or about July 23, 2021 on the grounds employees were exposed to struck-by and laceration hazards and the employer did not ensure Shindaiwa (M:T242X, 2SWX9023419) gas powered string and disk blade trimmers were guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.243 E01 II
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(e)(1)(ii): All power-driven chains, belts, and gears were not positioned or otherwise guarded to prevent the operator's accidental contact therewith, during normal starting, mounting, and operation of the machine: a) On or about July 23, 2021 on the Dixie Chopper 3372HP employees are exposed to amputation and broken bone hazards and the employer did not ensure all power-driven belts were guarded to prevent the operator's accidental contact therewith, during normal starting, mounting, and operation of the machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 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: a) On or about June 23, 2021 in Building 2814 employees used an extension cord with the outer insulation pulled back exposing inner wires exposing employees to shock hazards and the employer did not ensure when there was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury the defective or damaged item was not removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1960.8 A
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.8(a): The Agency head did not furnish employment and a place of employment to each employee that were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm: a) On or about July 23, 2021 on the lawn care equipment employees performing mowing operations on Gravely and Dixie Chopper equipment were exposed to roll-over hazards including caught-in, crushing hazards and the employer did not ensure employees were protected from mower struck-by and roll-over hazards in that workers operating the mowers were not wearing the seatbelts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1960.25 C
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.25(c): The Agency did not conduct more frequent inspections in all workplaces where there is an increased risk of accident, injury, or illness due to the nature of the work performed: On or about July 23, 2021, on the grounds employees performing landscaping operations were exposed to electrical, laceration, and crushing hazards and the employer did not conduct more frequent inspections in all workplaces where there is an increased risk of accident, injury, or illness due to the nature of the work performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
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