OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2):  The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces are corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface.  a)  Warehouse Stairs:  On or about July 30, 2024, spalling, damaged concrete on the stairs, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.  b)  Compound:  On or about July 30, 2024,  the compound parking lot was uneven, exposing employees to tripping and fall hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Carpentry Shop:  On or about July 30, 2024, several 2/4's blocked an exit door/path impeding timely egress, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b) Warehouse Vehicle Bay:  On or about July 30, 2024, a ladder and various pieces of equipment blocked an exit door/path impeding timely egress, exposing employees to fire hazards.  c) Warehouse Work Bench:  On or about July 30, 2024, a ladder and various pieces of equipment blocked an exit door/path impeding timely egress, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s):  a)  Carpentry Shop:  On or about July 30, 2024, a Craftsman 15 1/2" Drill Press was not guarded at the point of operations, exposing employee to struck by and caught in hazards.  b) Warehouse:  On or about July 30, 2024, a Rockwell 15" Drill Press was not guarded at the point of operations, exposing employee to struck by and caught in hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(iv)(B):  The receptacle was located in a wet or damp environment and was not grounded:   a) Maintenance Shop:  On or about July 30, 2024, an electrical outlet was without a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter  in near proximity of a bathroom sink, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)  Compound:  On or about July 30, 2024,  portable fire extinguisher(s) monthly visual inspections were not being conducted, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a)  Main Office:  On or about July 30, 2024 a Relocatable Power Tap (RPT/Surge Protector) was connected to another RPT, exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):  For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater :  a) Carpentry Shop:  On or about July 30, 2024, an electrical panel was blocked by a tools cadie, exposing employee to electrical hazards.