OSHA Inspection: IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS - USDA FOREST SERVICE

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  (a) On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness such as lacerations, concussions, contusions, etc. when their employer failed to ensure that a handrail was installed in the Rec building stairwell which leads to the Paint and Cache Storage area.

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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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 May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that each doorway that could be mistaken for an exit was marked.   (a) Fernan Ranger District Office, Basement- Brown Door  (b) Fire warehouse/Shop/Supply Room, Blue Door W/ Window (c) Fire warehouse Supply Room, - White door leading to storage area

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that each exit sign was luminated.   (a)Vehicle bays/ Training room gray door (b)Vehicle bays/ Training room Smokey the bear poster

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.141(a)(5): A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected:  On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injuries and illness when their employer failed to ensure a continuing and effective extermination program was instituted.   (a) Electrical room/Area, Recreation Outbuilding

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 30, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  (a) On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the table saw that they were using was guarded by an automatically adjusting hood.

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 30, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.213(c)(2):Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  (a) On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the table saw they were using was furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator.

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3):Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  (a) On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the saw was equipped with non-kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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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 May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that they were protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields.   (a)Fernan Ranger District,)Woodshop/ Storage building:  Solar 205 AMP Welder SN: 302332

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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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:  (a)On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees working in the Storage/Shop building were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that they were able to open an exit route door at all times. (Deadbolt)

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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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 May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that each exit was clearly and visibly marked.   (a)U S Forest Service, Fernan Ranger District Office, Basement- Exit Door Leading from Dead End Corridor (Room with Brown Doors)  (b)Maintenance Shop Building- Gray door with dead bolt-  (c) Recreation Building- Adjacent doors  The Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Sandpoint Ranger District/Sandpoint Ranger District was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1614128 , citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on (3/9/2023), with respect to a workplace located at 1602 Ontario Street, SANDPOINT,ID,83864

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the facilities extinguishers were visually inspected at least monthly.  (a)Ranger District Office- "Timber Office" (b) Ranger District Office-Not labeled/No SN (c) Ranger District Office "BSMT. CONFER. RM" (d) Ranger District Office "Basement" (e) Ranger District Office (On the floor/Hallway) (f) Ranger District Office (Furnace/Utility room) (g) Ranger District Office: "Case B" (h) Ranger District Office: "Main Office Up Stairs" (i) Ranger District Office: Outside in Case (J) Ranger District Office: Outside- Flammable Storage Area (k) Ranger District Office: inside- Flammable Storage Area: inside the cage) (l) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop (m) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building: On a bench (n) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building: Under Extinguisher sign (o) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building: Under outlet (p) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building: "Fire Shop" (q) Ranger District Office: Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building: "Engine Bay" (r-s) Ranger District Office: Training/Vehicle Storage- Out Building (t) Ranger District Office: Training/Vehicle Storage- Out Building (u) Ranger District Office: Training/Vehicle Storage- Out Building:  (v) Ranger District Office: On the forklift:  (w) Ranger District Office: Outside of Building 2077 (x) Ranger District Office: Outbuilding- On the wall next to garage door (y) Main Office Upstairs/ Corner  The Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Sandpoint Ranger District/Sandpoint Ranger District 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 1614128 , citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on (3/9/2023), with respect to a workplace located at 1602 Ontario Street, SANDPOINT, ID, 83864

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.106(e)(9)(iv): Ground areas around buildings and unit operating areas were not kept free of weeds, trash, and/or other unnecessary combustible materials:   (a)On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire or explosion hazards when the outside area around the AmeriGas Tank storage area was not kept free from weeds and plant growth.  The Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Sandpoint Ranger District/Sandpoint Ranger District was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.106(e)(9)(iv, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1614128 , citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on (3/9/2023), with respect to a workplace located at 1602 Ontario Street, SANDPOINT, ID,83864

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.151(b):First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that first aid supplies were readily available to employees.   (a)Fernan Ranger District Office, Second Floor First Aid Station

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  (a)On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees working in the were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that a list of hazardous chemicals was maintained for employee reference and review. (Flammables storage Locker- CACHE/Shop building)

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  (a)On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees working in the were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that SDS were readily available and accessible to employees. (Flammables storage Locker- CACHE/Shop building)

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that each outlet in the training bays had a faceplate.

Issued

Sep 4, 2024

Abate by

Sep 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) On or about May 28, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees working in the Cache/Storage/Shop- Out Building were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that a portable fire extinguisher was inspected annually.