OSHA Inspection: CORVALLIS FORESTRY SCIENCES LABORATORY

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  (a) 3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331, Battery charging Room on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employees were exposed to potential overload, burns or fire hazard from a flexible extension cords being used as permanent wiring for 3 charging control panels.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:  (a)3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331,3rd floor,  middle mechanical room, fume hood area on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employees were exposed to ingoing nip point, rotating parts and catch hazards from pulley and shaft components of  the fume hood systems, resulting in injuries to external body parts.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1686624, notice number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/27/2023, with respect to a workplace located at Forest Service, North Fork John Day Ranger District, Ukiah, Oregon 97880.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  (a)3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331,out building Room 531, Chain saw Room, and Woodshop area on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employees were exposed to trip, fall, and struck by hazards from blocked egress/ingress, unclean, and unsanitary condition areas, resulting in injuries and disabilities of lower bodily area.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1685080, notice number 4, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/25/2023, with respect to a workplace located at Forest Service, Walla Walla Ranger District, Walla Walla, Washington 99362.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) 3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331, first floor, Room 166 on or about  March 1, 2024 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.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1686630, notice number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/27/2023, with respect to a workplace located at Forest Service, Heppner Range District, Heppner, Oregon 97836.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.151(b):Adequate first aid supplies were not readily available.  (a) 3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331, first floor, Room 173 on or about  March 1, 2024 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.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.151(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1686630, notice number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/27/2023, with respect to a workplace located at Forest Service, Heppner Range District, Heppner, Oregon 97836.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.22(c):29 CFR 1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  (a)3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331,out building, Green house Room on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employees were exposed to trip, fall, and struck by hazards from blocked egress/ingress Green house Room area, resulting in injuries and disabilities of lower bodily area.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees.  (a)3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331,  on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employer did not provide training  to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees. Resulting in the potential injuries or disability.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  (a) 3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis Oregon 97331, Battery charging room, on or about  March 1, 2024 and at times prior thereto: Employer failed to maintain the required safety data sheet for lead acid wet batteries, exposing employees to potential chemical burns and injuries.