OSHA Inspection: DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE ? FS ? ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  HQ, 1st floor, Public service section: On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, approximately 13ceiling tiles were missing throughout the work area. This condition would delay the activation of the sprinkler system(s) preventing a proper barrier and restricting the movement of smoke in accordance with NFPA 101 8.5.1. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire and smoke hazard(s).

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:  Warehouse D: On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, flammable liquids such as CHEMSEARCH NATURALIZER Orange Oil Degreaser was stored in a silver cabinet which was not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance requirements. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about February 09, 2026, 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). In the following locations: a) HQ building b) ATCC building

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 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:  On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, the Hochiki FireNet Plus alarm systems were not maintained in an operating condition. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) HQ building b) ATCC building

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  HQ building, West end staircase: On or about February 09, 2026, and times prior thereto, a flexible cord which was providing power to a DMP Alarm Communicator was run through a hole in the wall. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical hazard(s).

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 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:  On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) mounted/staged were not up to date with their annual maintenance check. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s). In the following locations:  a) HQ building b) Radio office building  Notice 1, Item 1, 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check. The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard on July 28th, 2025, Inspection 1827381, August 21, 2025, of final order/settlement, and means of abatement.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  HQ building: On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not post an OSHA 300a for calendar year 2025 by February 1.

Issued

2026-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-08 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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  Warehouse D, Radio Office Building: On or about February 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have copies of the safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical to include WD-40 and did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible at the worksite. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to chemical hazard(s).