OSHA Inspection: DEPT. OF COMMERCE - NOAA

Issued

2026-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)  Conference Room:  On or about January 9, 2026, a conference desk and associated chairs completely blocked an exit door and employee pathway leading to safe passage.  This hazard exposed employees to tripping, fire hazards and delays in egress.

Issued

2026-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a):   The employer did not ensure that at the end of the year that entries were complete and accurate; and an annual summary of injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log was created, certified and posted.  a) Administration:  Records:  On or before January 9, 2026, the employer did not retain at the establishment OSHA 300 logs for fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025.

Issued

2026-01-27 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)  Throughout Building:  On or about January 9, 2026, employers did not secure expired medications in posted first aid lock boxes throughout the facility, exposing employees to possible allergic reactions.

Issued

2026-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 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.   a) Throughout building: On or about January 9, 2026, the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use, but monthly visual inspections were not being performed, exposing employees to fire hazards.