Plant 44 Audit Reports - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDistribution authorized to DoD components and their contractors only; administrative/operational use;March 16, 2006. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the Chief, AcquisitionEnvironmental Safety & Health Division, Engineering Directorate, ASC/ENV, Wright Patterson Air ForceBase, OH 454333.20 Bldg 817. Colm C-1, SW comer room. Conduit not secured to wall.3.21 Bldg 801, Colm D-12. Drill press (H67192) has pulleys exposed on top and are notproperly guarded.3.22 Bldg 801, Colm A-Ii. Machine (H67372) has an open ground on its electricalreceptacle.3.23 Bldg 801. Main Computer room. Colm C-7, open J-box overhead in roomB0500B.3.24 Bldg 801. Main Computer room. Room B0500B, equipment room. Poorhousekeeping. Lot of trash and residue from electrical work under raised floor area.Several areas inside the computer room had trash and debris under floor panels.3.25 Bldg 864. Fuel Bam. Steel tank used for transferring fuel is being pressurized with20 PSI shop air according to a worker. Compressed air can not be used to transfercombustible or flammable liquids except as permitted by NFPA 30, para 7.3.7.4.Verify pressure vessel meets the requirements according to NFPA 30, para 7.3.7Liquid Handling, Transfer, and Use.3.26 General Finding: All bench grinders had a local placards attached with instructionsand photos as to the proper adjustments are required lAW the OSHA Standard. Inaddition, metal depth gauges were attached to ensure proper clearances weremaintained yet many grinders were found out of compliance.3.27 General Finding: Electrical food prep items i.e., refrigerators, microwaves, etcwere found in wood and metal cabinets in shop/work areas. Most were not wiredIAW the electrical code. (bldg 80 I & 830)3.28 General Finding: Several flammable storage lockers were not completely latched inthe close position. (bldg 801 & 830)3.29 General Finding: The placards for explosive storage locations should have firesymbols of four distinctive shapes. The symbol dimensions shall be 24" for thenormal minimum sizes. The half-size symbols will be 12" and may be used whenapplicable, such as on doors and lockers inside buildings. See AFM 91-201, para2.25.4.3.30 General Finding: Make backing for fire symbol decals the shape of the decal andout of non-combustible material. If heat from the fire bums off the numbers, the firedepartment can act on the shape. See AFM 91-201, para 2.25.7.4.Attachment 4