OSHA Inspection: U.S. FOREST SERVICE

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Nov 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.  (A) (a) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, New warehouse, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to crush or pinch hazards from worn hydraulic hoses on carriage assembly on power-operated industrial truck that was not in safe operating condition and was not removed from service as required which would cause serious injuries, disabilities, and death.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, new warehouse, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, Employees exposed to crush/ pinch hazard from cinder blocks being used as portable jack supports which were not mark with rated load, resulting in serious injuries, disabilities, or death.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  (a) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, office building, second floor, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall/trip hazards  from exit route emergency light not operating properly which would impair employee vision in the event of an emergency, resulting in injuries, bruises, and minor disabilities.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b):In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.  (a) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, office building, second floor, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to serious eye injuries from expired medical supplies located in the first aid kit, for First-Aid use in the event of a splash and emergency exposure to an irritant chemical to the eyes, which could be aggravate the employee's condition, as the expired solution could be a source of a potential eye infection or irritation.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  (a) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, office building, second floor, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, Employees were exposed to struck by and caught in hazards such as flying chips and clothing caught in rotating parts as a result of the employer's failure to ensure that the Drill Press was equipped with a guard sufficient to protect the operator from the rotating chuck and flying debris created during operation.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the working space did not permit at least a 90-degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels:  (a) Umatilla Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, office building, second floor, on or about July 27, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazard due to a energized control panel did not have sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about several electrical panels, which would result in serious injuries to body extremities.