OSHA Inspection: SUNWIND PROFESSIONAL BEACH SERVICES

Issued

Apr 3, 1997

Abate by

Apr 15, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,200 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: possible injury or death from the employees  having  to
recover or rescue
small craft during periods of high winds and seas when small craft
warnings  are posted.
On or about 11/14/96 employees were exposed to possible injury or death
from having to use
a jet ski to rescue or recover disabled jet skis  during periods of high
winds and seas,when small
craft warnings are posted.
Among the acceptable and feasible means of abatement are:
1.Cease renting jet skis when small craft warnings are posted
2. Provide a boat which is capable  of handling the conditions  to recover
the disabled jet skis
3. Institute a plan where either the Coast Guard or one of the local
marine towing services is
called to recover the craft.r

Issued

Apr 3, 1997

Abate by

Apr 8, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500