OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - MODOC NATIONAL FOREST - DEVIL'S GARDEN RANGER DISTRICT

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.   Located in the south fork machine shop, a Delta 16 1/2" drill press, model no. 17-965, serial no. 037509 W6074,  was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving at the time of the walk-around. Employees are exposed to a tipover hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(1):The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.  In the C&M shop, the DeWalt Power Shop radial arm saw, model no. 500268, serial no. 62070392, did not have a lower blade guard during the walk-around portion of the inspection. Employees are exposed to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible. Located at the South Fork C&M shop, the Delta Machinery drill press, model no. 17-965, serial no. 037509 W6074, did not have a guard affixed to the machine at the point of operation. Employees are exposed to a potential laceration or amputation hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  Located at the South Fork C&M Shop, two fire extinguishers were not mounted and identified so that they were readily accessible to employees. There was one fire extinguisher on the floor between two doors and a second fire extinguisher with yellow tape on it located on the floor near the compressed gas cylinder storage in the C&M shop. Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check. Located in the C&M shop, one fire extinguisher had not been inspected in the past year. Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.   Located at the C&M shop at south fork, oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders.  Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii):When there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service until the repairs and tests necessary to render the electric equipment safe had been made. Located in the south fork C&M shop, a powered Ridgid-brand pipe tool had evidence of damage on the cord. The cord had been taped with electrical tape and damage to the insulation was visible at the end of the tape as well. Employees are exposed to a shock hazard.