OKLAHOMA CITY, OK —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE in 3001 STAFF DRIVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73145 (NAICS 336411). OSHA activity number 343755328.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
- Site address
- 3001 STAFF DRIVE
- City
- OKLAHOMA CITY
- State
- OK
- ZIP
- 73145
- Mailing
- 3000 S. DOUGLAS BLVD., TINKER AFB, OK 73145
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 336411
- Employees
- 2000
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.103 B03 III E
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.103(b)(3)(iii)(e): Electrical equipment was not in accordance with the requirements of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 locations: a. On or about February 1, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 6 where hydrogen gas was used, electrical equipment was not in accordance with the requirements of subpart S or this part for Class I, Division 2 locations: 1. Ceiling mounted light fixtures 2. Electrical outlet boxes 3. Electrical junction box b. On or about February 1, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 9 where hydrogen gas was used, electrical equipment was not in accordance with the requirements of subpart S or this part for Class I, Division 2 locations: 1. Ceiling mounted light fixtures 2. Electrical outlet box 3. Electrical junction box
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: a. On or about February 1, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 6 where hydrogen gas was used, electrical equipment including but not limited to 3 electrical outlet boxes and an electrical junction box were not approved for Class 1 Division 2 locations. b. On or about February 1, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 9 where hydrogen gas was used, electrical equipment including but not limited to an electrical outlet box and an electrical junction box were approved for Class 1 Division 2 locations: c. On or about February 5, 2019, in building 3001, at an exhaust duct for thermal spray booth 9 where hydrogen gas was used, a fan flow switch was not approved for a Class 1 Division 2 Group B location.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.307 C02 II B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(ii)(B): Fixed lighting fixtures were not marked for use in Class I, Division 2 or Class II, Division 2 locations only need not be marked to indicate the group; a. On or about February 1, 2019, in building 3001, hazardous location markings were not present on ceiling mounted light fixtures in thermal spray booths including but not limited to the following where hydrogen gas was used in thermal spraying operations: 1. Thermal Spray Booth 6 2. Thermal Spray Booth 9
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.141 A04 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
068507201840
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii): All sweepings, solid or liquid wastes, refuse and garbage was not removed in such a manner as to avoid creating a menace to health and as often as necessary or appropriate to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition. a. On or about February 10, 2019, in building 3001, buckets, brooms, and dust pans used to clean thermal spray booths were not covered or enclosed to contain thermal spray debris when the equipment was brought out of thermal spray booths. Employees were exposed to thermal spray debris which contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to cobalt, nickel, and chromium which were irritants, sensitizers, and/or suspect carcinogens. b. On or about April 11, 2019, in building 3001 dust on elevated surfaces near the mezzanine above thermal spray booths, was not removed and contained hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Cobalt, Nickel, and Chromium which were irritants, sensitizers, and/or suspect carcinogens.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1026 J01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
SL05
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(j)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that all surfaces were maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI): a. On or about April 11, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine where thermal spray dust collectors were located, the employer did not ensure hand railing was maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of chromium (VI). Employees were exposed to chromium (VI) containing material when contacting handrails.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.254 D06
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(6): Printed rules and instructions covering operations of equipment supplied by the manufacturers were not strictly followed: On or about April 11, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine above thermal spray booths, instructions for keeping covers in place for high frequency arc starters or welding machines was not enforced for the following which exposes employees to electrical hazards: a. High frequency arc starter for thermal spray gun 12 b. High frequency arc starter for thermal spray gun 9 c. High frequency arc starter for thermal spray gun 3 e. Welding machine for thermal spray gun 3.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a. On or about February 5, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine by thermal spray booth 8 dust collector, two electrical junction boxes on the metal floor were not installed in accordance with labeling and listing requirements and exposes employees to electrical hazards. b. On or about April 11, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine by thermal spray booth 7 dust collector, two electrical junction boxes on the metal floor were not installed in accordance with labeling and listing requirements and exposes employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a. On or about April 11, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine floor by thermal spray booth 7 dust collector, an unused opening in an electrical junction box was not effectively closed and exposes employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a. On or about February 5, 2019, in building 3001, at the mezzanine floor by the dust collector for thermal spray booth 8, metal conduit was disconnected from an electrical junction box. The covered conductors within the metal conduit were not provided with strain relief to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws and exposes employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used: Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors. a. On or about February 5, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 9, a flexible cord for a turntable sensor ran through a ceiling hole and exposes employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV D
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces: a. On or about February 5, 2019, in building 3001, at thermal spray booth 9, a flexible cord for a turntable sensor was attached to piping and exposes employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $0
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343755328.