OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a) Maintenance Area Mezzanine, where the enclosed stairway used to access the mezzanine was not equipped with at least one handrail. The stair width measured 36 inches.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Maintenance Storage Area, where an antique automobile was stored in the exit route that led to the exit discharge door.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Second Floor Design Branch, where directional signs were not posted in the exit access.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Doorways located along exit accesses not equipped with signage included:  1. Where the double doors located in the warehouse that led to the warehouse office were not equipped with signage.  2. Construction Operations Office, where the door located adjacent to the desk when opened was blocked with furniture from the adjoining room.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Facility, written procedures had not been developed where employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, the Campbell Hausfield air compressor and the air handling units.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed as required in paragraphs (c)(6)(i)(A)- (c)(6)(ii) of this section:  a) Facility, where an annual review of the energy control procedures was not conducted. Employees performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment such as, but not limited to, the Campbell Hausfield air compressor and the air handling units.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

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1910.157(e)(3): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check, did not record the annual maintenance date, and did not retain the record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less:   a) Facility, where employees would not be expected to fight incipient stage fires, the Amerex fire extinguishers, were not inspected annually.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

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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) Facility, where electrical equipment not used as listed or labeled included:  1. Warehouse, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Sharp microwave oven and the toaster oven. (Item corrected)  2. Environmental Department, where a relocatable power to supply power to appliances including the Cosori water kettle, and electronic equipment.  3. Construction Management Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Kenmore refrigerator and the Elite Gourmet water kettle.  4. Engineering Operations Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Give Best floor heater.  5. Civil Engineering Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Holmes floor heater.  6. Director Office, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Sanjo refrigerator.  7. Mule Barn, where a yellow extension cord was run through the ceiling, daisy chained with a relocatable power tap and used to supply power to computer equipment and the portable Neewer ring light.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:  a) Where items stored in front of electrical panels included:  1. Warehouse, where items including, the Clark forklift, cones, buckets, and a crate containing trailer hitches were placed in front of electrical panels, Y, A, and A-Sect 2.  2. Building 733 Cubicle No. WSO4, where items including, a desk and boxes were placed in front of the electrical panel.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  Facility, where flexible cords used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure included:  1. Maintenance Shop Mezzanine, where a yellow extension cord was used to supply power to the box fan.  2. Maintenance Shop, where an orange extension cord was used to supply power to the Wissota pedestal grinder.  3. Annex Section Conference Room, where a white extension cord with three outlets, daisy chained with a black flexible cord, was used to supply power to the television and speaker.  4. Mule Barn, where an orange extension cord was used to supply power to the Rigid tile cutting saw.  5. Mule Barn, where a yellow extension cord was run through the ceiling, daisy chained with a relocatable power tap and used to supply power to computer equipment and the portable Neewer ring light.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Mule Barn, where a yellow extension cord used to supply power to computer equipment and the portable Neewer ring light was run through the ceiling.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): While an employee was exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which were deenergized, the requirements of paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333 were not followed in the order in which they are presented therein (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.):  a) Facility, where employees performed tasks on electrical equipment including, but not limited to, installation and or repair of electrical outlets and light switches.   Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and for the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  a) At the Facility, where the 300 Logs and 300-A Summary Forms had not been developed for calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Issued

Dec 1, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1960.55(a):  The Agency did not provide safety and health training for supervisory employees:  a) At the Facility, where training had not been provided to managers whose job responsibilities included managing safety programs for the site.