OSHA Inspection: DEPT OF AGRICULTURE - NFS

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:   General Shop:  On or about January 21, 2026, employees used an abrasive wheel bench grinder (Dewalt 2024 30 YL299757) with the work rest was approximately  1/2 of an inch.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 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:  General Shop: On or about January 21, 2026,  the fixed tank, gravity fed eyewash station had not received required weekly checks or had been serviced for several years.

Issued

2026-03-31 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.  Entire Facility:  On or about January 21, 2026, the fire extinguishers available through out the facility had not been inspected monthly to ensure they were serviceable.

Issued

2026-03-31 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:  Entire Facility:  On or about January 21, 2026, the fire extinguishers available through out the facility had not received annual maintenance checks  to ensure they were serviceable.