OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c):  The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.   a)  Bunk House:  On or about July 12, 2024,  items such as:  boxes, helmets, packs, and duffel bags blocked an egress path, exposing employees to fire hazards and delays in egress.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

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)  Office:  On or about July 12, 2024 a Relocatable Power Tap (RPT/Surge Protector) was connected to another RPT, exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):  For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater :  a) Bunk House:  On or about July 12, 2024, items such as: a standing light, broom,  and a step stool blocked an electrical panel, exposing employee to electrical hazards.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1):  Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.  a)  Vehicle Maintenance:  On or about July 12, 2024 emergency lightening did not light when tested, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b):  First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  a)  Conference Room:  On or about July 12, 2024, first aid kits contained expired product, exposing employees to ineffective product hazards.  b)  Maintenance Storage Room:  On or about July 12, 2024, first aid kits contained expired product, exposing employees to ineffective product hazards.

Issued

2024-11-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-25 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:  a)  Main Office:  On or about July 12, 2024,  portable fire extinguishers monthly visual inspections were not being conducted, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b)  Vehicle Maintenance:  On or about Jul 12, 2024,  portable fire extinguishers monthly visual inspections were not being conducted, exposing employees to fire hazards.