OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Oct 10, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided, where practicable, or waterproof footgear was not provided:   Winona and Wigwam Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted sewer overflow cleaning operations in response to drainage problems occurring that resulted in sewer water accumulation and standing water in the following areas: a. Wigwam: Restroom sewer overflow. b. Winona: Boiler room sewer overflowed on multiple occasions. These conditions potentially exposed employees to gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, parasitic, and waterborne illnesses.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.141(a)(4)(ii): Wastes were not collected and removed as often as necessary to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:  Wigwam Dorm: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted cooking and cleaning operations in the laundry and laundry kitchen where rodent wastes were not removed as often as necessary to maintain the areas in a sanitary condition which potentially exposed employees to Hantavirus.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

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Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.141(a)(5): A continuing, and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected:    Wigwam: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted cooking and cleaning operations in the laundry and laundry kitchen where rodent wastes were not removed. The employer did not have an effective extermination program to maintain the areas in a sanitary condition which potentially exposed employees to Hantavirus.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Oct 10, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  Winona, Wigwam, Ramona Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted sewer overflow and shower cleaning operations and were required to wear wrist length nitrile gloves and rubber knee high boots.  The employer did not verify required workplace hazard assessments had been completed with a written/signed certificate. The employees were potentially exposed to dermal abrasions, gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, parasitic, and waterborne illnesses.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.  Winona, Wigwam, and Ramona Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted sewer overflow and shower cleaning operations and the employer had not purchased and provided appropriate personal protective equipment needed during these operations which potentially exposed employees to dermal abrasions, gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, parasitic, and waterborne illnesses.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not provide protective eyewear for employees who required prescription glasses.   Winona dorm: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees used Pure Bright Bleach, a corrosive, and Nutra-Max sanitizer, eye hazardous, to clean shower ceilings in response to visible growth where water accumulated from leaking showers and showers had restricted or inoperable room ventilation. The employer did not provide goggles designed to wear over prescription lens or prescription lens safety glasses for employees which potentially exposed employees to retinal, corneal, or dermal burns.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Oct 10, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):   Winona Dorm: Boiler Room: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees conducted sewer overflow cleaning operations in response to drainage problems occurring that resulted in sewer water accumulation and standing water. The employer had not selected and required the employees to use elbow length gloves or arm guards which potentially exposed employees to gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, parasitic, and waterborne illnesses.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Winona, Wigwam, and Ramona Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees used Pure Bright Bleach, a corrosive chemical, and Nutra-Max sanitizer, eye hazardous, without the use of eye protection to clean shower ceilings and basement sewer overflows. The employer did not provide quick drenching or flushing eye wash stations which potentially exposed employees to retinal, corneal, or dermal burns.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  Winona Dorm, Wigwam Dorm, Ramona Dorm, Landscaping, Cafeteria, and Maintenance shop: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees used Pure Bright Bleach, Nutra-Max sanitizer, disinfectants, herbicides and other hazardous chemicals during cleaning and landscape operations.  The employer did not compile a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present which potentially exposed employees to retinal, corneal, or dermal burns.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Oct 10, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  Winona Dorm, Wigwam Dorm, Ramona Dorm, Landscaping, Cafeteria, and Maintenance shop: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees used Pure Bright Bleach, Nutra-Max sanitizer, disinfectants, herbicides and other hazardous chemicals during cleaning and landscape operations.  The employer did not have safety data sheets for the hazardous chemicals known to be present and used in the workplace which potentially exposed employees to retinal, corneal, or dermal burns.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Winona, Wigwam, and Ramona Dorms, Maintenance shop, Landscaping, and Cafeteria: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees used Pure Bright Bleach, Nutra-Max sanitizer, and other hazardous chemicals during cleaning and landscape operations.  The employer did not provide effective information and training on the chemicals at the time of initial assignment or when new products were introduced which potentially exposed employees to retinal, corneal, or dermal burns.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Winona Dorm:  On and/or before February 8, 2024, an employee conducted sewer overflow cleaning operations in response to drainage problems that resulted in sewer water accumulation and was required to wear a 3M N95 tight-fitting respirator during cleaning tasks. The employer did not ensure a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator had been conducted which potentially exposed employees to respiratory viral infections or exacerbated preexisting lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  Winona Dorm:  On and/or before February 8, 2024, an employee conducted sewer overflow cleaning operations in response to drainage problems that resulted in sewer water accumulation and was required to wear a 3M N95 tight-fitting respirator during cleaning tasks. The employer did not ensure fit testing had been completed prior to initial use of the respirator which potentially exposed employees to respiratory viral infections or exacerbated preexisting lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator:  Winona Dorm:  On and/or before February 8, 2024, an employee conducted sewer overflow cleaning operations in response to drainage problems that resulted in sewer water accumulation and was required to wear a 3M N95 tight-fitting respirator during cleaning tasks. The employer did not ensure the employee had received any training including respirator limitations and storage which potentially exposed employees to respiratory viral infections or exacerbated preexisting lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  Wigwam, Winona, and Ramona Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees had occupational exposure to blood and potentially infectious materials and the employer had not created an exposure control plan which identified how to minimize employee exposures which potentially exposed employees to Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Issued

Jul 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 28, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:  Wigwam, Winona, and Ramona Dorms: On and/or before February 8, 2024, employees had occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials and the employer had not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment the Hepatitis B vaccination which potentially exposed employees to Hepatitis B (HBV).