OSHA Inspection: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): (ii) Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails on each side:  Fuel Shed:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the 80 inch wide stairway with four (4) risers was not equipped with a stair rail system on each side.  This condition exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)    Bunkhouse:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the main exit was not marked with a sign reading "Exit."  This condition exposed employees to smoke inhalation injuries from fire due to delays exiting the facility.  b)    Bunkhouse:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the rear exit was not marked with a sign reading "Exit."  This condition exposed employees to smoke inhalation injuries from fire due to delays exiting the facility

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 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:  Aviation Hangar:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, a compressed gas cylinder containing argon was not properly secured.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards in the event the cylinder fell over.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  Aviation Hangar:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, where the employee used a Sperian Survivair full face-piece, negative pressure air-purifying respirator on a voluntary basis, medical surveillance had not been provided.  This condition limited the information to the employee to ensure they were medically fit to wear the respirator.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Mechanical Room:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, energy isolation procedures had not been developed for the Model 80 Weil McLain Boilers.  This condition exposed employees to the unexpected release of stored energy from multiple sources during servicing and maintenance activities.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 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:  Steel Building:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, during battery servicing and charging, the stand-alone eyewash station was not available for use and was blocked from access.  This condition exposed employees to eye hazards.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 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:  Facility:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, portable fire extinguishers provided for employee use were not visually inspected on a monthly basis.  This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation hazards in the event of fire in the workplace.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Wire rope sling(s) were used without having permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and did not indicate the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one:  Aviation Hangar:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, a permanently affixed and legible identification marking with the aforementioned information was not present on the wire rope sling used to suspend aircraft.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards in the event of sling failure.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.8(a): 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:  Maintenance Shop:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer could not provide documentation that the Rotary Model Number S490-3 auto lift had been subjected to periodic inspections.  This condition exposed the employee to caught-between hazards in the event of lift failure.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.8(a): 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:  Back-up Generator Shed:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the positive and negative posts of the two (2) NAPA 12 volt batteries in series were not protected from contact.  This condition exposed the employee to stuck-by hazards in the event of cross contact of the posts.

Issued

2018-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(i): Receptacle(s) used for putrescible solid or liquid waste or refuse were not equipped with tight fitting cover(s) necessary to maintain sanitary conditions:  Bunkhouse:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the kitchen waste container was not equipped with a tight-fitting cover.  This condition promoted unsanitary conditions in the food preparation area.