OSHA Inspection: U S FOREST SERVICE

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:   On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness such as smoke inhalation and burns due to the inability to quickly egress the space in the event of fire.   (a) Auto Shop, Admin Area (b) Auto Shop, Brown Exit Door  (c) Auto Shop: White Exit Door (d) Admin Building, Brown Double Exit Door (e) Admin Building C101-E616, Exit Door  (f) Admin Building: Light brown exit door nest to US map, Dead bolt:  (g) Exercise room- Awning side (outside)- Haps that locks from the outside

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:   On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness such as respiratory illnesses and burns when their employer failed to ensure that combustible waste material and residue was kept at a minimum and stored in a covered receptacle and disposed of daily.   (a) Flammable building area-(Drip Torches)

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to crushed by and struck by hazards when storing and removing various fire suppression equipment and other supplies from the storage areas inside the cooler building.   (a) Cooler building- first room, Wire/metal shelving and storage lockers (grey and tan)  (b)Cooler Building- Wire/metal shelving between the cooler door and the garage door  (c)Metal/Wire shelving in the cooler room- Along both walls  (d)Metal/Wire shelving in the Storage Room in the cooler building

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF,  employees working adjacent to the welding area were exposed to this hazard when the welder was in use and noncombustible, flameproof screens or shields are not in place to protect them from rays.   (a)Vehicle/maintenance shop: Miller Matic Welder

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x):29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to electrical shock  when their employer failed to ensure that flexible cords were protected pinch points.   (a)Sliviculture Building:  An orange and black, flexible cord, first floor into the doorway, up the stairs then through various locations on the second-floor storage area.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.334(a)(1):Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injuries and illness resulting from electric shock when their employer failed to ensure that flexible cords were not fastened with staples or otherwise.   (a)Sliviculture Building:  An orange and black, flexible cord, From the first floor into the doorway, up the stairs then through various locations on the second-floor storage area. (b)Sliviculture Building:  A Yellow, flexible cord, first floor into the doorway, up the stairs then through various locations on the second-floor storage area.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ii):Temporary wiring was not removed immediately upon completion of the project or purpose for which the wiring was installed  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to electric shock, burns, and respiratory illness resulting from smoke inhalation when their employer failed to ensure that temporary wiring was removed immediately upon completion of use.   (a)Sliviculture Building: An orange and black, flexible cord, first floor into the doorway, up the stairs then through various locations on the second-floor storage area.  (b)Sliviculture Building: A Yellow, flexible cord, first floor into the doorway, up the stairs then through various locations on the second-floor storage area.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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.  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness such as head and/or neck injuries when their employer failed to ensure that they had a safe means of access and egress to and from walking working surfaces.   (a)Storage/Outbuilding/ Vehicle Bay/Exercise Area:  Support beams on the second floor/attic storage area(s) (b)Storage/Outbuilding/ Vehicle Bay/Exercise Area: Steele cables on the second floor/attic storage area(s)

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest Supervisors Office employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that portable fire extinguishers were visually inspected at least once a month in the following work areas: �   (a) Fuel/Paint Storage (1) (b,c,d,e,f) Fuel/Paint Storage- Outside (5) (g,h)Inside Fuel/Paint Storage (2) (i,j) Clod Storage Building (2) (k,l,m,n,o)  Clod Storage Building Attic: (4) (p) Vehicle Bay (1) (q) Vehicle bay, Under the electrical Panel (1) (r)  Vehicle bay, Downstairs storage area (1) (s,t)Vehicle Bay, Office area behind Water truck Bay (2) (u) Auto Shop, underneath dead bolted exit door (1) (u) Auto Shop (1) (w) Out Building- Tire Storage Area (1) (x) Admin building: next to C101-E616 Exit door (1)  The US Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1702562, citation number2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/29/2023, with respect to a workplace located at High Cascades Ranger District, 800 Lauriel Avenue, Butte Falls, OR.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1594183, notice number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on8/18/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Forest Service, Parkdale Work Center.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illnesses resulting from fire and smoke inhalation due to the inability to quickly egress the space in the event of fire when their employer failed to ensure that all exits were visibly marked.   (a) Cooler building- Main entrance/Exit (next to the fire ext.)  The USFS, High Cascades Ranger District was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (name previously cited standard), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1702562, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 12-29-2023, with respect to a workplace located at 800 Lauriel Avenue, Butte Falls, OR 97522.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.106(f)(6):"No Smoking" signs were not conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present.  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that no smoking signs were conspicuously posted.   (a) Fuel/Flammables/Paint Storage Building.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that their work areas was kept clean to the extent that the nature of their work allowed.   (a) The sink, counter, and window seal and wall in the cooler building were heavily soiled, and littered with deceased insects, cobwebs, and debris.

Issued

2024-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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):  On or about March 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, U S Forest Service, Lamonta Compound -ONF, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness during a fire or evacuation, employees would not be able to quickly egress their work areas without a clear exit path.   (a) Water Truck Bay- Door Leading to the exercise area. (b) Cooler/Cold Storage building (Door into storage area)