OSHA Inspection: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT-HSI SAN JUAN

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  a. On or about May 21, 2024, at the basement warehouse area. There was a measurement of 20 inches wide along the exit access due to the storage of crates of large boxes on opposite sides which reduced the exit path, exposing employees working in the area.   NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about May 21, 2024, electrical equipment such as relocatable power tap (RPT) and extension cord were used in place of fixed firing to provide power to various appliances and computer equipment, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards as follows:   a. At the 11th floor, financial group department area. A seven-outlet relocatable ACE power tap/power strip surge protector (15-amp) was used to provide power to a Midea HS-160R compact refrigerator (8-amp) and a Ninja Coffee Bar appliance (13 amp). The Ninja appliance was series-connected to the power strip with an electrical cord.   b. At the 11th floor, SA office area. Two (2) relocatable power taps (RPT); Efi Electronics and Tripp-Lite were series connected with an APC battery backup (XS 1500) to provide power to various computer and office equipment such as a Fellowes 99Ci paper shredder.   NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented for both instances by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

Oct 18, 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:  On or about May 21, 2024, electrical service panels were not readily accessible in the following areas:  a. At the communications room - penthouse area, a portable IQ Air-air purifier unit was placed beneath one of the two electrical panels.   b. At the 12th floor reception area, a work station table used for mailing forms and and supplies were placed in front of two electrical panels.   NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.