OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CERAP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

Issued

Jan 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Three-Door garage, one oxygen cylinder, 22 psi (Brand Empresas de Soldadura) was not stored in a secured area to avoid them from being struck or damaged, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Logistics Warehouse Bay #8, two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks with a capacity of 15.2 pounds each, for forklifts were not secured with chains inside the cage to avoid them from falling and getting damaged, exposing employees to explosion hazards.  c) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, area in front of cabinet for waste batteries storage, there were 13 unserviceable fire extinguishers (CO2 and Dry Chemical) were not secured to avoid them from being struck by or damaged, exposing employees to explosion hazards.  d) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Logistics Warehouse Bay #4, one nitrogen cylinder, 22 psi was not stored in a secured area to avoid them from being struck or damaged, exposing, employees to fire and explosion hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.

Issued

Jan 8, 2024

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:  a)  On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Battery Room #133 - a CO2 fire extinguisher, Brand Buckeye, 20 pounds, 10BC, serial number F86949559, was placed too low, not properly identified and partially obstructed by a suitcase exposing employees to fire hazards.   NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.

Issued

Jan 8, 2024

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations Office - there was a relocatable power tap connected to a Battery Backup Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) APC Pro 1500 forming a daisy chain.    b) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Radar Area, Office in front of the Conference Room - there was an extension cord permanently connected to a multiple outlet, brand APC exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for all instances of this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Jan 8, 2024

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP, throughout the facility - fire extinguishers (dry chemical, different models) were not subjected to the annual maintenance check exposing employees to fire hazards (burns, smoke inhalation).  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903 (c) and (d) respectively.

Issued

Jan 8, 2024

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):  Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  a) On or about October 19th, 2023, at the Federal Aviation Administration CERAP/Technical Operations, Radar Area, Office in front of the Conference Room - there was an extension cord running between a frame and a door exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903 (c) and (d) respectively.