OSHA Inspection: THUNDER BOATS, INC.

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 17, 1990

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
(a) Employee(s) were allowed to enter confined spaces, for the
purpose of bonding the deck and hull together using chopped
strand mat and resin (Hydrex Polyester Resin and HI-Point 90
mixture) exposing employees to the potential hazard of oxygen
deficient and explosive and/or toxic atmospheres immediately
dangerous to life or health. An appropriate confined space
entry procedure, specific for this operation had not been
implemented.
A feasible method of abatement includes, but is not limited to:
1. Implementation of written procedures concerning a permit
system, ventilation, atmospheric testing, rescue procedures,
lockout procedures (if applicable) and employee training.
Conduct periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the
procedures.
2. The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit
which requires authorization and approval in writing that
specifies the location and type of work to be done, and
certifies that all existing and potential hazards have been
evaluated by a qualified person and necessary protective
measures have been taken to ensure the safety of each worker.
3. Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry
and continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when
determined necessary as described in (2) above.
4. Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry
and on a regular basis for the presence of sufficient oxygen
(19.5%) and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible
gases or vapors, when determined necessary as described in (2)
above.
5. Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained
personnel are available and are stationed outside the confined
space with proper equipment to provide for rescue of persons
entering the space as determined necessary in (2) above. If
entry is required for a rescue, the rescuing employee must be
equipped with and other appropriate personal protective
equipment.
6. Training of any and all employees required to enter the
confined spaces. This training shall include procedures
required prior to entry and the hazards associated with work
in confined spaces.

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

Apr 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

Apr 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 10, 1990

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 10, 1990

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

Jul 30, 1990

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

Jun 19, 1990

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

Jun 19, 1990

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 3, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 3, 1990

Issued

Apr 19, 1990

Abate by

May 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $100 Reduced