OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT OF THE INTERIOR - NATIONAL PARKS AND SERVICES

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Oct 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on the vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)  a)	Fort Donelson Battlefield/Cemetery, Maintenance Bay:  On or about August 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a struck-by hazard, in that the grinding wheels on the Dewalt D28402 (371419) portable grindier workers were using to sharpen lawnmower blades were not guarded.   b)	Fort Donaldson Battlefield/Cemetery, Maintenance Bay:  On or about August 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a struck-by hazard, in that the grinding wheels on the Deswalt D28110 (769401) portable grinder workers were using to sharpen lawnmower blades were not guarded.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Oct 26, 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) Fort Donelson National Battlefield/Cemetery, Dover, TN.  On or about Aug 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a caught-in hazard, in that the belt pulleys on the mower deck of the John Deere Z950M (TC0777B030921) mower workers were using to mow were not guarded.   b) Fort Donelson National Battlefield/Cemetery, Dover, TN.  On or about Aug 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a caught-in hazard, in that the belt pulleys on the mower deck of the John Deere Z950M (1TC950MGHJT070043) mower workers were using to mow were not guarded.   c) Fort Donelson National Battlefield/Cemetery, Dover, TN.  On or about Aug 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a caught-in hazard, in that the belt pulleys on the mower deck of the John Deere Z950M (1TC950MGKJT070017) mower workers were using to mow were not guarded.   d) Fort Donelson National Battlefield/Cemetery, Dover, TN.  On or about Aug 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a caught-in hazard, in that the belt pulleys on the mower deck of the John Deere Z950M (1TC950MGKJT070019) mower workers were using to mow were not guarded.

Issued

Sep 29, 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)	Fort Donelson Battlefield/Cemetery: On or about August 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to a struck-by and or crushing hazard, workers operating the Zero John Deere Z950M mowers for mowing operations were not wearing seatbelts while the ROPS were being used in the up position.

Issued

Sep 29, 2021

Abate by

Oct 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   a)	Fort Donelson Battlefield/Cemetery: On or about  August 25, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not have a chemical inventory/list for chemicals such as but not limited to gasoline, carb and choke cleaner, bug degreaser that are used in the workplace.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).