OSHA Inspection: U.S. FOREST SERVICE OLYMPIA FORESTRY SCIENCE LABORATORY

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material created a hazard.  A)     In the mowing shed, a single sheet of plywood was propped up between two roof trusses and used to store various items.  There were work areas underneath the plywood and no indication of what load the plywood could safely hold.

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.  A)     In the welding shop, there were oxygen and acetylene bottles stored next to a hand truck that were not secured from falling over.

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  A)     In the mowing shed, there was an outlet box that was missing its faceplate, exposing the wiring inside to damaging elements in the environment.

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4.  A)  In room 203 there was a Bona Vista hot water heater and a Nespresso coffee maker both plugged into a 15 amp relocatable power tap (power strip) that was plugged into a second 15 amp relocatable power tap plugged into a 15 amp outlet on the wall.  The combined current draw for the appliance was 17.9 amperes, which was more than the rating for the relocatable power taps and the wall outlet, but not more than the 20 amp branch circuit.

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  The UL listing states that relocatable power taps (power strips) are designed to be plugged into an outlet and not into other relocatable power taps or extension cords.  A)  In room 203 there was a Bona Vista hot water heater and a Nespresso coffee maker both plugged into a 15 amp relocatable power tap that was plugged into a second 15 amp relocatable power tap that was plugged into a 15 amp outlet on the wall.

Issued

Jan 11, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i): All respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  A)      In room 404 of the facility, a half face air purifying respirator was stored out in the open, without any means to prevent damage or possible contamination.