OSHA Inspection: IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS - USDA FOREST SERVICE

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.  On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery employees working in the administration building were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure each exit discharge led to an outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.  (a)Admin Building- Emergency Egress path leading through the Supervisors' office

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the eye wash station in the battery charging room was operational.

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 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:   On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the following portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) Coeur d'Alene Nursery- Administration building: Extinguisher #36- Last Annual Oct 2022 (b) Coeur d'Alene Nursery- Toyota 1727 Fire Extinguisher- Last Annual June 2020 (c) Seed Extractory Room: Fire Extinguisher #5- Last Annual June 2020   Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the work rest of the Rigid bench grinder in the shop room was adjusted to a maximum distance of within 1/8 inch ofrom the wheel.

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a)On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the abrasive wheel of the Rigid bench grinder in the shop room was appropriately spaced in relation to its guard.

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 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 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the following exits marked by a sign reading "Exit".    (a)Administration Building- Main Door- No exit Signage (IMG 0022)  (b)Nursery out building/lab- IMG 0404  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

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 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:  On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the following portable fire extinguishers were subjected monthly visual inspections:  (a) Administration building: Extinguisher #36  (b) Toyota 1727 Fire Extinguisher-  (c) Seed Extractory Room: Fire Extinguisher #5  (d) Admin Building- Extinguisher: #43 (e) Pack Shed-Extinguisher #24  (f) Extractor- Warehouse- #37 (g) Tool Shop EXT #8  (h) Greenhouse- mounted on wooden wall  (i) Admin Area/File Room  #34  (j) Admin Area #35   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

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that area around the fuel storage tank was free from unnecessary combustible materials.   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

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto,  Coeur d'Alene Nursery  Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that the Rite Hite Dock leveler  was evaluated  and labeled as permit-required confined spaces (PRCS).

Issued

Oct 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146   On or about May 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, Coeur d'Alene Nursery Employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when their employer failed to ensure that employees who worked on or near the Rite Hite Dock leveler were trained.