OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS - FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX LOMPOC

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure:  Any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.   Electric Shop: On and/or before February 8th, 2023, the employer did not ensure that two of its Green Bull ladders with structural and/or other defects were immediately tagged and removed from service, as required. The A-frame ladders used did not have any manufacture data listed for safety requirements nor load limits for employees to identify during inspection and use of ladder(s). Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fall hazards.  On the following equipment: a) Green Bull 10 Ft. Yellow Ladder b) Green Bull 12 Ft. Yellow Ladder

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  UNICOR Farm: On and/or before February 8th, 2023, employee(s) used two Clark powered industrial trucks with modified forks without manufactures approval. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to mechanical failure which could result in struck by and/or falling load hazard(s).  In the following locations: a) Clark Forklift Model: GPX25 b) Clark Forklift Model: GCX25

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all name-plates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:  UNICOR Farm: On and/or before February 8th, 2023,  employee(s) operated a Clark forklift without ensuring that the nameplate for its load capacity was maintained and in a legible condition. This condition potentially exposed employees to struck by and/or falling loads hazards due to possible forklift tipping.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  USP Machine Shop: On and/or before February 8th, 2023, abrasive wheel machinery was used without manufacturers tongue guard/spark arrestor. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to amputation hazards.  On the following pieces of equipment: a) JET 10" Industrial Grinder b) BALDOR Grinder

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 to employees from hazards associated with unsecured industrial racks:  USP Warehouse: On and/or before February 8th, 2023, employee(s) were loading/unloading industrial rack system(s). The bases of the industrial rack system(s) were not anchored with anchor bolts to the concrete floor. This condition exposed employee(s) to rack system(s) potentially tipping over creating crushing hazard(s).

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On and/or before February 8th, 2023, the employer did not ensure that their portable fire extinguishers were inspected monthly. This condition potentially exposes employee(s) to fire and/or smoke inhalation hazards.  In the following locations:  a) North Camp Food Service Kitchen b) USP Electric Shop Mezzanine

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  North Camp Food Service Supervisor Office: On and/or before February 8th, 2023, the employer did not have on hand a safety data sheet for bottle of HALT disinfectant that was used. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to skin corrosion/irritation and eye damage/irritation hazards.