OSHA Inspection: FOREST SERVICE, BLUE MOUNTAIN RANGER DISTRICT

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4): The employer did not install fixed ladders with at least 7 inches of clearance from the centerline of the rung to the nearest permanent object in the back of the ladder.  (a)  Temporary housing at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015 the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury due to a fire escape ladder that did not have adequate clearance from the wall.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  (a) Northeast Corner of the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015 the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury due to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) that was not working properly by the kitchen sink at the housing unit.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.8(a):  The Agency head did not furnish employment and a place of employment to each employee that were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm:  (a)  Located in the Northeast Housing Unit at 155 Government Road in John Day, Oregon. On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury from housing unit did not have adequate egress for escape in the event of a fire.  The upstairs bedroom window screens open from outside only and in the attic bedroom the size of the window is not adequate for egress.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:   (a) Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Delta Bandsaw, serial number 302880, without a device to prevent automatic restart.     (b) Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Grizzly Industrial Shaver, without a device to prevent automatic restart.     (c) Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Shop Fox joiner, without a device to prevent automatic restart.    (d) Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015,  the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Shop Fox Wood Lathe, without a device to prevent automatic restart.     (e) Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon: On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Delta belt and circular sander, without a device to prevent automatic restart.    (f)  Carpentry Shop at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015 the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury by allowing the use of the Delta Abrasive Planer, without a device to prevent automatic restart.       The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.213(b)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 978154, notice number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2014, with respect to a workplace located at Deschutes National Forest Bend Pine Administration Site in Oregon.   The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.213(b)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 898288, notice number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/6/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Rigdon Flat Creek in Oregon.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  (a)  NE Seasonal Housing Unit at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury by the Forest Supervisor due to an unguarded light bulb located in the attic story.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA notice number 312394422, citation number 1, item number 2 and was abated on July 13, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at the Barlow Ranger District in Dufur, Oregon.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  (a)  NE corner of the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury due to an outlet that did not have a cover. The outlet was located in the NW corner of the first story bedroom.     (b) Unit 1002 located at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon: On or about April 7, 2015,  the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury due to a light switch that did not have a cover. The light switch was located in the basement.   (c) Unit 1002 located at the District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015, the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor potentially exposed employees to serious injury due to a  duplex outlet in the basement of housing had a damaged cover.   The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.213(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 978154, notice number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/13/2014, with respect to a workplace located at Deschutes National Forest Bend Pine Administration Site in Oregon.  The Forest Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312391923, notice number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/14/2010, with respect to a workplace located at Bly, Oregon.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(b)(8): Exterior openings of temporary labor camp shelter(s) were not effectively screened with 16-mesh material:    (a) District Compound in John Day, Oregon:  On or about April 7, 2015 the inspection revealed that the Forest Supervisor did not ensure that all of the windows of the temporary housing units had screens.