OSHA Inspection: FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:   Microbiology Prep Area, Walk-In Freezer - On or about 03/27/2013, ice buildup posed slip hazards.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.   Control Substance Room exit access - On or about 3/28/2013, the exit access was less than 28 inches.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   a) Second floor, hallway adjacent to emergency exit door - On or about 3/28/2013, an emergency exit route was obstructed by pallets, boxes, and shelves with material.   b) Microbiology suite, hallway - On or about 3/28/2013, an emergency exit route was obstructed by pallets, boxes, and shelves with material.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   Mass spectrometry area - On or about 03/27/2013, a nitrogen tank was not secured from falling.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.165(e): Manually operated actuation devices for use in conjunction with employee alarms were not unobstructed, conspicuous and readily accessible:   Flammable waste storage - On or about 3/28/2013, a fire alarm manual pull box was obstructed by hazardous waste drums.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:   Food chemistry area - On or about 3/27/2013, a broken glass receptacle was stored over the edge of a lab bench and could be knocked over.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a) Mass spectrometry area - On or about 03/27/2013, catch containers were stored on the floor posing tripping hazards.  b) Drug chemistry main lab - On or about 03/28/2013, catch containers were stored on the floor posing tripping hazards.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:   Storage room - On or about 3/28/2013, the opening between the right wheel and the work rest was greater than one eighth inch.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   Storage room - On or about 3/28/2013, the distance between the right wheel and the end of the safety guard was greater than one fourth inch. The distance between the left wheel and the end of the safety guard was greater than one fourth inch.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:  Entomology wing, room 1105, Lab Hood FH03 - On or about 3/27/2013, an electrical outlet was inadequately protected by a loose faceplate.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures:   a) Entomology wing, Room 1105, Lab Hood FH05, acid storage - On or about 3/27/2013, electrical outlets not identified for appropriate use were located in an environment exposed to corrosive vapors.   b)  Entomology wing, Room 1105, Lab Hood FH03 - On or about 3/27/2013, electrical outlets not identified for appropriate use were located in an environment exposed to corrosive vapors.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   PFGE room - On or about 3/27/2013, an extension cord was used as permanent wiring to supply power to a refrigerator.