OSHA Inspection: U.S.D.A - FOREST SERVICE - KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Abate by

Dec 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1): Circular hand-fed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood, which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  Located in the Happy Camp carpentry shop, the blade on a table saw on a wheeled stand was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed the portion of the blade above the table. Employees are exposed to a rotating parts hazard that can lead to injuries such as amputations or severe lacerations.  The USDA - Forest Service was previously cited for violations of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) which were contained in the following OSHA inspection numbers: 1). Inspection 1605749, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 09/26/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667. 2). Inspection 1605766, citation 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 09/26/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7887 Highway 50, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. 3). Inspection 1605769, citation 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 09/26/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 26820 Silver Drive, Pioneer, CA 95666.

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Abate by

Dec 8, 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:  1. Located in the carpentry shop, one oxygen cylinder was stored on a cart next to acetylene. The cart did not have a 5' high fire-resistant barrier. Nearby, there was also a metal container with a "flammable liquid" sticker on it.  2. Also located in the carpentry shop, a second oxygen cylinder was stored on a cart next to acetylene. On the left side, three propane cylinders were stored nearby.   Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.  The USDA - Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1481084, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/21/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 538 Oak Knoll Road, Klamath River, CA 96050.

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Abate by

Dec 8, 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.  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located, and identified in the following areas: 1. Happy Camp Lower station fire warehouse 2. Engine bay / saw room 3. Carpentry shop Fire extinguishers in these areas were located on the floor, where they were in areas they could be knocked over, exposed to corrosion on the bottom, or otherwise damaged. Employees are exposed to fire hazards.