David Phinney

01 February 05

Partial Inspection of H-4 DFAC Worker's Living Area

This inspection was conducted by QAQC Inspector, Bobby Lee Johnson and Pamela Tibbs, Safety Coordinator. Also present was Serka Sub-Contractor Representatives, Hasan Kocahan and Murat Arikoglu. It should be noted that this inspection was conducted with the purpose of reviewing the living conditions of these workers.

It is of my professional opinion that there are too numerous of health and safety issues to list individually regarding these buildings where these workers currently reside. The living conditions of these workers are deplorable and at least one of these buildings should possibly be condemned. In many areas of these buildings a strong smell of urine is overwhelming. It is important to note that these individuals that reside here appear to be clean in appearance and utilizing proper hygiene in spite of these conditions.

It appears that the buildings are not grounded at all or not grounded properly in many cases. Between the buildings and lying on the ground are electrical cables and debris which is noticeable in many areas throughout the referenced area. This not only creates safety and health concerns but gives the area an overall unkempt appearance. The interior of these buildings in most cases are in worse conditions. Shower curtains are almost non-existent and the evidence of mold is rampant throughout these buildings. Smoke detectors are few and some that are present do not have batteries. All fire extinguishers have no tags attached however the ones that were located appeared to be properly charged.

Again, this inspection should be considered a partial inspection because many of the interior doors were locked and could not be entered and properly inspected. It is suspected that in many cases the ratio of workers to a bedroom/bathroom is unacceptable.

It is our understanding that these workers are scheduled to be relocated in the next few weeks to a different living area within the confines of H-4 Marez. A strong sence of urgency is recommended to act quickly on the relocation of these workers and/or repairs/ necessary safety issues addressed immediately. It should be obvious that our findings will reveal that in many cases repairs and renovations would not be economically feasible.

The following is a partial listing of discrepancies and non-compliance issues found and documented in our partial inspection of each of these building that are the domicile of these workers.

Dining Facility Lounge

Loose stepping stones at entrance creating a possible trip hazard

Electrical cord at entrance on the floor creating a possible trip hazard

No hot water available to the rear sink

Dining Facility Lounge (cont.)

Circuit board is missing a switch cover on one switch

Vermin crack in walls

All windows need re-caulking and not sealed properly

Hole in wall over door at east entrance

No tag on fire extinguisher

Loose electrical cable(s) on walls not securely mounted throughout facility

Rear/East Door not sealed properly with a large gap at the bottom

Note: There are electrical cable(s) hanging between the Dining Facility Lounge and Dormitory One as well as on the ground. Debris is scattered around the exterior of the building creating possible tripping and safety/vector hazards

Male Dormitory One

Exterior door missing glass window and open to the elements

There is only one exterior door that is not locked. Fire and/or emergency hazard

Overhead light(s) in hallway missing covers and some are broken and not working

Toilets leak as well as the shower heads and sink fixtures

Mold is evident

No light fixture cover at ceiling

New caulking is needed in the bathrooms as well as the bedrooms inspected

Vermin holes in exterior of building at top of exterior doors

Female Dormitory

Exterior door missing glass window and open to the elements

There is only one exterior door that is not locked. Fire and/or emergency hazard

One ceiling hall light not working

Ceiling light fixture is not secured properly

Bathrooms have leaking plumbing fixtures

Mold is evident

Electrical box at ceiling has no cover

Electrical wires are hanging from ceiling

New caulking is needed in the bathrooms as well as the bedrooms inspected

Vermin holes in exterior of building at top of exterior doors

Large Metal Container

(This was locked and we were advised that no persons lived in it and it was only used for storage.)

Male Dormitory Two

(Believed to be housed by ABC Sub-Contractor Workers)

Insufficient number of workable smoke detectors

Only one shower out of two is functional

Leaking plumbing fixtures at sink, shower and toilet

Filthy

Mold is evident

Strong odor of urine is present

Only one toilet is functional

Duck work in building leads to outside elements with no covers

Poor or very little floor drainage

Broken mirror(s) mounted on the wall(s)

Rain water enters at the floor on the east side of this building

A fire has occurred in this building and smoke damage is present

Caulking is needed throughout the building

HVAC unit is one of the rooms needs replacement

Vermin hole in west wall of one of the rooms at floor level covered with cardboard

Several loose ceiling light fixtures

Electrical wires hanging from the ceiling in several rooms

Male Dormitory Three

Electrical wires exposed at ceiling of west door

Bathroom is filthy

No ceiling light fixture

Shower curtain(s) if present are a health hazard

Mold is evident

Leaky plumbing fixtures

Loose ceiling light fixtures

Caulking is needed to throughout the building

Insufficient number of smoke detectors

Vermin holes in walls

Buildings Numbers Four – Nine

(The following is again only a partial listing of our findings)

Filthy

Mold is evident in bathrooms

Leaky plumbing fixtures

Insufficient number of smoke detectors

Loose Ceiling Fixtures

Caulking is needed throughout these buildings

Poor or little drainage in bathrooms

Loose ceiling light fixtures (many without covers)

Vermin holes in exterior walls

Some cracked or broken windows

Skilled Services Building

We were advised that only six people occupied and/or lived in this building. These individuals are alleged to be electricians, plumbers, generator repairmen, etc.

It is our opinion that there is evidence that more than six people live in this building. Most of the interior doors were locked or unable to be opened.

West side of exterior of this building is cluttered with debris and electrical wires

30 rooms with most locked and unable to enter and inspect

Circuit board does not shut properly and is not locked

One bathroom and is filthy with a strong odor of urine

Shower curtain is moldy and filthy

*Six sinks with one not functioning

*Six showers with only one functioning

*Six toilets with only one functioning

Floor tile is missing and the floor is wet with poor or limited drainage

Broken windows in some bedrooms

Caulking is needed throughout

Large hole in ceiling

Only two hall lights working

Insufficient number of smoke detectors

Missing covers for ceiling light fixtures

Skilled Services Building (Continued)

*It should be noted that these sinks, showers, and toilets are being used and functional but have leaky faucets and shower heads. There is water accumulated on the floor and the area is unsanitary. There does appear to be a strong odor of bleach in the air in a possible effort to sanitize this room.

It is an accurate statement that many of the listed items of concern are rampart throughout the compound. While all the health, safety and non-compliance issues listed in this inspection are accurate they are many still not noted in this report/inspection.

Bobby Lee Johnson

QA Inspector H-4 Marez