OSHA Inspection: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION-BORDER PATROL - RAMEY STATION

Issued

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) On or about April 2, 2024, a) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station - Local Area Network (LAN) Room, an emergency light, Brand SURE LITES, was inoperative. This condition can expose employees to fire hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol - Ramey Station - Sector Headquarters Intelligence Office, there was an emergency exit door, not marked by an exit sign or any other means, exposing employees to fire hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 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 April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Front of Men's Locker Room, Fire Extinguisher, ABC Dry Chemical, Model 5MB-6H-2002, Serial Number TA-984884, 5 pounds, not mounted on the wall, pin not secured with a breakable seal, no inspection tag, exposing employees to fire hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Break Room Station, Fire Extinguisher, ABC Dry Chemical, Model Unknown, Serial Number WY-557113, 5 pounds without monthly inspection documented, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b) On or about,  April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Conference Room, Fire Extinguisher, CO2 Dry Chemical, Model B10V 2000, Serial Number X-409472, 20 pounds without monthly inspection documented, exposing employees to fire hazards.    c) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Local Area Network (LAN) Room, Fire Extinguisher, CO2 Dry Chemical, Model Unknown, Serial Number NOY910451, 20 pounds without monthly inspection documented, exposing employees to fire hazards.  d) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Communications Room, Fire Extinguisher, Halotron, Model 115A, Serial Number W-497788451, 11 pounds without monthly inspection documented, exposing employees to fire hazards.  e)  On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Mission Support Room, Fire Extinguisher, ABC Dry Chemical, Model 5HISA40ABC, Serial Number ZS-832878, 5 pounds without monthly inspection documented, exposing employees to 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

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station -Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge Office, there was a relocatable power tap Multi-outlet, Brand General Electric connected to another multi-outlet, Brand APC forming a daisy chain, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Aug 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Sector Headquarters Intel Print Room, there was an Electrical Panel, 208 volts, obstructed by a desk, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.  b) On or about, April 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Border Patrol Ramey Station, Sector Headquarters Dispatch Electrical Room there was a General Electric Heavy-Duty Switch blocked by boxes, 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.