OSHA Inspection: DOD DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-01 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) On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134: Employee(s) were exposed to fire hazards from a mounted portable fire extinguisher in the workroom storage area that was blocked and not readily accessible.  The area in front of the extinguisher was not maintained clear and free from hazards such as palletized products and a shopping cart overflowing with rubber hoses.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  a) On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134:  The employer did not ensure that the area in front of electrical panels were kept free and clear of storage and debris items.  Located in the receiving area, panel was blocked by a cart full of boxes parked between two protective stanchions.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  Instance #1: On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134:  Located in the meat department area, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical receptacle contained within an enclosure that was damaged and had a missing cover.  The receptacle (gray in color) was missing the outlet moisture cover.  Instance #2: On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134:  Located in the meat department area, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical receptacle contained within an enclosure that was damaged and had a missing cover.  The receptacle (white in color) was missing the outlet moisture cover.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The Point(s) of operation of machinery whose operation exposes an employee to injury, were not guarded. The installed guarding device in place was not used to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during the operating cycle(s).   (a) On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134, in the Meat Department, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting meat using a Hobart Vertical Band Saw, Model #6801, Serial #31-1423-708 with unused portions of the saw blade exposed and not guarded.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-01 00:00:00

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 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134, in the Meat Department, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to an electrical shock hazard from an electrical power cord with a plug end that had inadequate strain relief.  The DeCA Commissary was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278225., citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-14-2018, with respect to a workplace located at DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-03-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Instance #1: On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134:  Located in the meat department area, employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock hazards from a damaged extension cord with missing outer insulation and exposed conductors that was running through a door opening, along the ground pinched in the metal swinging hinged area. (Cord was black in color).  Instance #2: On or about 09-16-19 and times prior thereto, located at the DeCA Commissary 3400 Russell Rd. Quantico Marine Corps Base; Quantico, VA 22134:  Located in the meat department area, employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock hazards from a damaged extension cord with missing outer insulation and exposed conductors that was running through a door opening and pinched on top of the lower metal swinging hinged area. (Cord was orange in color).  The DeCA Commissary was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1346341, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 02-27-2019, with respect to a workplace located at DeCA Commissary Langley AFB, 5100 Spaatz Drive, Langley AFB, VA 23665   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.