OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 8VANC0899

Issued

2022-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   An aerial lift platform located in the storage tunnel was used on a CAT TH255C telehandler forklift without  prior written approval from the manufacture. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

2022-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  In the outside break room: A Micro Fridge microwave was plugged into a relocatable power tap designed for low amperage equipment. Employees were exposed to fire, and electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(14): Wire-rope sling(s) did not have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one:  Wire rope slings were used for disinterment without identification markings.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

2022-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   A list of all hazardous chemicals in the facility was not developed, exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2022-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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   The Safety Data Sheet binder in the employee break room did not contain the safety data sheets for Heavy Duty Gorilla Glue, Sulfuric Acid, and various paints used throughout the facility. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.