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OSHA Inspection: FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE OBSERVATORY

Planned inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE OBSERVATORY in 670 MOUNT HOPKINS ROAD, AMADO, AZ 85645 (NAICS 927110). OSHA activity number 345823819.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
670 MOUNT HOPKINS ROAD
City
AMADO
State
AZ
ZIP
85645
Mailing
P.O. BOX 6369 670 MOUNT HOPKINS ROAD, AMADO, AZ 85645
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
927110
Employees
14
Ownership type
D

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 12, 2022
Abate by
Apr 22, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) VERITAS TELESCOPE: Employees performed maintenance and servicing activities requiring the use of lock-out-tag-out and there was no procedure for controlling hazardous energy, exposing employees to crushed-by hazards from moving parts of the telescope.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 D04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 12, 2022
Abate by
Apr 22, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i):Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a) VERITAS TELESCOPE: Employees performed maintenance and servicing activities, and did not lock out all sources of energy, exposing employees to crushed-by hazards from moving parts of the telescope.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.244 A01 II

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Apr 12, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.244(a)(1)(ii):Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  a)	BASE CAMP AUTO SHOP: A red hydraulic floor jack did not have the load rating marked, exposing employees to injuries from crushed by hazards. b)	RIDGE MAINTENANCE SHOP: A red hydraulic floor jack did not have the load rating marked, exposing employees to injuries from crushed by hazards.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1025 H01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 12, 2022
Abate by
Apr 22, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.1025(h)(1):All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:  a)	RIDGE MAINTENANCE SHOP: The steering wheel and driver side door handle of Truck #218 were contaminated with lead, exposing employees to lead hazards.  b)	MAINTENANCE SHOP: The steering wheel and driver side door handle of the Chevy Colorado were contaminated with lead, exposing employees to lead hazards.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 F08

Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 12, 2022
Abate by
Apr 19, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(8):The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were  transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled.  a)	TIRE SHOP: A container of "Bead-Eze" was not labeled to indicate the contents or hazards, exposing employees to hazards from chemicals.  b)	WELDING SHOP: A 3- ounce spray bottle contained a clear pink liquid and was not labeled to indicate the contents or hazards, exposing employees to hazards from chemicals.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

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