OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Nov 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a) SCHOOL BUS:  Drivers were required to wear N-95 respirators and there was no written program in place, exposing employees to hazards from improper usage and handling. The employer required the employee[s] to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while working operating school buses.

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Nov 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):   (a) SCHOOL BUS:  Drivers were required to wear N-95 respirators and had not been fit-tested, exposing employees to hazards from improper fit. The employer required the employee[s] to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Nov 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      (a) SCHOOL BUS:  Drivers were required to wear N-95 respirators and had not been medically evaluated for respirator usage, exposing employees to hazards from conditions aggravated by wearing a respirator.  The employer required the employee[s] to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were 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:  a) CUSTODIAL ROOM: Employees worked with corrosive chemicals, such as bleach and Floor Science floor stripper, and a suitable eyewash was not available for flushing, exposing employees to injury from prolonged in the event of contact.  b) KITCHEN: Employees worked with corrosive chemicals, such as Lime-Away, Ajax Bowl Cleaner, Greasetrap Plus, and CBC Bowl cleaner,  and a suitable eyewash was not available for flushing, exposing employees to injury from prolonged contact in the event of contact.

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1904.4(a)as required by 29 CFR 1960.66(b): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL: On or about August 11, 2021, the employer failed to provide copies of the requested injury and illness records for calendar years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 to an authorized OSHA representative when requested both verbally and in writing as the employer had not kept records.  The Bureau of Indian Education was previously cited for a violation of this  occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1960.66(b),  which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1502674, citation number 2, item number 2, issued on January 19, 2021, which was affirmed as a final order on March 12, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at Navajo Rte. 27, 18 mi N. of Ganado, Ganado, AZ, 86505.    Abatement Certification and Documentation is required

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   a) CUSTODIAN STORAGE: Employees used a Milwaukee Wet/Dry Vacuum S/N 635A 40456 that had a missing ground prong and had not been removed from service, exposing them to electrocution hazards.  b) CUSTODIAN STORAGE: Employees used a Windsor Lighting 175-17 Floor Waxer S/N 301163 that had a missing ground prong and had not been removed from service, exposing them to electrocution hazards.

Issued

Oct 19, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) HOUSE 13: Employees used the Delta table saw S/N 96G95173 which had a power cord with damage to the outer insulation and had not been removed from service, exposing them to electrocution hazards.  b) MAINTENANCE SHOP: Employees used a Stark Monster Charger battery Booster Class Boost Star 630  S/N unknown, E/N 603355-2-29 which had damage to the outer insulation of the charging cables and had not been removed from service, exposing them to electrocution hazards.