OSHA Inspection: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS

Issued

Aug 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the Blue Tool Shed Connex, - two air cylinders 3000 psi each, were not secured inside cage or with a chain, posing the risk of being knocked over, exposing employees to fire and explosion 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 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 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 or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the break room - there was a fire extinguisher, model 10 HI SA80 ABC, serial number E63512401, missing a breakable seal and no documentation on the card of a monthly inspection, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  on the Southeast corner of the office - there was a fire extinguisher, model 10HI SA80 ABC, Serial Number E63512633, with low pressure and no documentation on the card of a monthly inspection, exposing employees to fire hazards.  c) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the Weapons Ammunition Room #201 - there was a fire extinguisher, model 10HI SA80 ABC, Serial Number E63512387, obstructed by boxes, exposing employees to fire hazards.  d) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the Weapons Ammunition Room #201, there was a Fire Extinguisher, Class D, Model B570, Serial Number AX-156788, obstructed by a case, 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 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(d)(4):  Portable fire extinguishers for use on Class B fires were not distributed so that the travel distance from the Class B hazard area to any extinguisher was 50 feet or less:  a) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  Propane and Diesel Generator Building - there was no fire extinguisher for trained employees to use in case of a fire within 50 feet, exposing them 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 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the Blue Tool Shed Connex - a Dayton 6" bench grinder, serial number 18010015, base plate was adjusted 4/8 of an inch instead of 1/8 inch from the wheel, which can cause the work piece from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, resulting in wheel breakage producing flying particles or pull the employees' hands into the wheel, exposing them to eye and hand injuries.  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 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical   a) On or about May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Ceiba:  inside the Blue Tool Shed Connex, - product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, was not provided to employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical for two containers of about one gallon each, containing gun cleaning solution, exposing employee to chemical hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.