OSHA Inspection: BIA-DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the platform adjoining the 3,000 gallon diesel storage tank was not guarded on one side. The end of the platform, opposite the stairs, exposed employees to a 7 foot fall.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 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:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130 (Shop), Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a cylinder of compressed propane gas was not secured to prevent it from being knocked over.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids were stored:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher mounted next to the 3,000 gallon diesel fuel tank was discharged.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130 (Shop): On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, access to the portable fire extinguisher, located at the N/E corner of the building (outside the sign shop), was blocked by road signs.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv): Safety valve(s) on compressed air receiver(s) were not tested at frequently regular intervals to determine if they were in good operating condition:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130: On or about April 15, 2015 and at time prior thereto, the safety valve on the Champion air compressor, built in 1973, had not been tested to determine if it operated properly.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130 (Shop), Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, periodic complete inspections of the 4,000 pound overhead crane, built in the 1950s, were not conducted.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130 (Shop), Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the rotating chuck of the Columbia C- 515 drill press was not guarded.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15 and at times prior thereto, the Miller Legend Welder Generator, located on the mobile maintenance truck, had cables with damaged insulation.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Building 130 (Shop), Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, access to electrical circuit breaker panels, located inside and outside of the sign shop, were blocked by metal road signs.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.601(b)(5): Motor vehicle(s) had cracked or broken glass that had not been replaced:  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the Cat 928F loader had a broken windshield.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6): "No Smoking" signs were not conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present.  a) BIA Maintenance Yard, Fort Defiance, AZ: On or about April 15, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a "No Smoking" sign was not posted in the vicinity of the 3,000 gallon diesel fuel tank.