OSHA Inspection: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - CARSON CITY

Issued

Aug 26, 2021

Abate by

Sep 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 134021502460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):"Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  (a)	On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the employer did not ensure flammable and non-flammable compressed gas cylinders, not in use, were properly secured in a location which would prevent accidental contact or damage at or near 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, Nevada.  (b)	On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards where Benzomatic Propane (Cas-No. 74-98-6, Propane, 87.5-100%) cylinders were stored with flammable and combustible material such as, but not limited to, five gallon containers of gasoline (Cas-No. 86290-81-5, gasoline, 80-100%) and one gallon containers of toluene (Cas-No. 108-88-3, >99%) within a flammable storage cabinet at 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, Nevada.

Issued

Aug 26, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 134021502460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that flammable liquids were stored in approved container that complies with the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation):     (a)	On or about August 10, 2021, and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to fire hazards where gasoline was stored in plastic containers within a flammable storage cabinet and miscellaneous areas within the laydown yard at 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, Nevada.

Issued

Aug 26, 2021

Abate by

Sep 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 134021502460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage:  (a)	On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to fire hazards and explosion hazards where cylinders of unsecured flammable compressed gasses, non-complaint containers of gasoline, and containers of toluene were stored in various locations of the laydown yard at 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, Nevada.

Issued

Aug 26, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(e)(4): The employer did not review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and update it as necessary:   (a) On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to chemical hazards where the employer had stored an excess of chemicals including but not limited to toluene (Cas-No. 108-88-3, >99%) and the chemical hygiene plan was overdue for review at 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, Nevada.