OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - NPS - (YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK) - WAWONA WASTEWATER FACILITY

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system.  Glacier Point: On or about September 10th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked to climb water tank(s) to administer treatment and carry out maintenance on the vents. The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fall hazard(s).

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about September 9th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked to mix sodium hypochlorite into 25-gallon freestanding vertical tanks to disinfect wastewater for drinking and other uses at the national park. The employer did not ensure employee(s) were provided an eyewash for quick drenching and/or flushing of eyes for 15 minutes due to unexpected exposure to chemicals and/or potential exposure within the employee(s) work area. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to eye irritation, corneal abrasion, and/or serious eye damage.  In the following location(s):  a. South entrance - No plumbed eyewash station. b. Lower grove- No plumbed eyewash station. c. Bridalveil campground - No plumbed eyewash station. d. Glacier Point - No plumbed eyewash station.

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 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.  Wawona Wastewater Treatment Facility: On or about September 9th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) had not been subject to their monthly maintenance check(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to extinguisher mechanical failure to put out and/or escape incipient fire hazard(s).

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.  Wawona Wastewater Treatment Facility: On or about September 9th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) had not been subject to their annual maintenance check(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to extinguisher mechanical failure to put out and/or escape incipient fire hazard(s).

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.165(d)(1): Employee alarm systems were not maintained in operating condition.  Wawona Wastewater Treatment Facility:  On or about September 9th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Fire alarm system was maintained and in operating condition. The Fire alarm system was not in operating condition. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).  In following the location(s): a. Entrance of Wastewater Treatment Facility b. East side of building

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision.  Bridalveil Campground: On or about September 10th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked to activate a generator intended for powering water and wastewater applications. The employer did not ensure that exposed live wire(s) were enclosed. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

2025-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about September 9th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees were tasked to mix sodium hypochlorite into 25-gallon freestanding vertical tanks to disinfect wastewater for drinking and other uses at the national park. The employer did not ensure that all chemical products maintained and used on site had an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) sheet either in paper form and/or available on an electronic database for employee use upon request that listed the physical and chemical properties, handling and storage instructions, potential health effects, and emergency procedures. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to chemical hazard(s).  In the following location(s):  a. Glacier Point - No SDS for sodium hypochlorite b. Lower Grove - No SDS for sodium hypochlorite c. Badger Pass Ski area - No SDS for sodium hypochlorite d. Bridalveil Campground - No SDS for sodium hypochlorite