OSHA Inspection: DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Dec 13, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Warehouse, Frozen Food Storage Freezer: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) entered a freezer that had low visibility and could not see ice that was formed on the floor. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 12, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Meat Department: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) changed out the Hobart bandsaw blade(s) without using proper energy control procedures. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 21, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  Meat Department: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) changed out the Hobart bandsaw blade(s) without using locks, tags, or hardware, to isolate it from energy sources. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Warehouse: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, a portable Ansul fire extinguisher was tied to the Yale forklift frame with a white cord and was not readily accessible without subjecting employee(s) to injuries. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire, smoke inhalation hazard(s) and struck-by-hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Warehouse: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, a portable Ansul fire extinguisher was tied to the Yale forklift frame and was not visually inspected at least monthly. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Dec 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(2): The employer shall properly maintain an automatic sprinkler system installed to comply with this section. The employer shall assure that a main drain flow test is performed on each system annually. The inspector's test valve shall be opened at least every two years to assure that the sprinkler system operates properly.  Sprinkler Control Valve Room: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not properly maintain or inspect the installed automatic sprinkler system. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Dec 20, 2024

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.165(d)(1): Employee alarm systems were not maintained in operating condition:  South end entrance next to restrooms: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, a General Electric EST fire alarm panel indicated a trouble code and was not maintained in operating condition. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:  Warehouse dock #2: On October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the Pure life water delivery truck was not locked into place with the APS 2000 vehicle restraint and/or wheel blocks were not used to prevent movement of the truck and or trailer while employee(s) were unloading. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck by, fall, and/or crush by hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Produce Manager Office: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment such as Fellowes paper shredder, Hamilton beach microwave, and Mr. Coffee maker were plugged into a Belkin Surge Master II surge protector and not used in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Warehouse, next to food inspector room: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, a fan, commissary sign, and a silver stanchion was placed within 36 inches of the circuit breaker panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 1, 2024

Abate by

Nov 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Warehouse, bottom left-hand side of dock door 2: On or about October 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the outlet box cover was missing a knock out cover showing exposed wiring. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock, and or fire hazard(s).