OSHA Inspection: WRANGELL BOATSHOP LLC

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,836 · Current $1,102 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    (a)  Small Railway:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the platform from the main shop was not provided with a standard rail.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 7.5 feet.    (b)  Main Shop, Mezzanine Storage:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the exposed are of the mezzanine was not provided with a standard railing and toeboard.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of nine (9) feet and a struck-by hazard from items falling to the floor.    General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    Small Railway:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, a stairway with eight (8) risers that descended to the railway floor did not have railings/standard handrail.  This condition exposed employees to a fall of 7.5 feet.    General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The paths to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a)  Small Railway:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the four-way outlet adjacent to the entrance platform was not grounded.  This condition exposed employees to electrocution hazards in the event of equipment short circuit.    (b)  Main Shop, Work Bench:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, five (5) four-way outlets were not grounded.  This condition exposed employees to electrocution hazards in the event of equipment short circuit.    General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a)  Small Marine Railway:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was routed from the donkey house to illuminate the work area.  This condition created a fire hazard and exposed the employees to smoke-inhalation hazards.    (b)  Main Shop:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was routed from the shop floor to illuminate the mezzanine storage area.  This condition created a fire hazard and exposed the employees to smoke-inhalation hazards.    (c)  Office:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was routed from the ceiling to illuminate the office area.  This condition created a fire hazard and exposed the employees to smoke-inhalation hazards.      General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Main Shop, Large Railway Entrance:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an over current device had been removed from the electrical panel and created a one-half inch by two and three-quarter inch (1/2 X 2 3/4) opening on the front of the panel.  This condition exposed employee to electrical shock and burn hazards from contact with the 240 volt service.    General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    (a)  Metal Shop:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, a cover was missing on a completed installation.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards from contact and smoke-inhalation hazards from fire.    (b)  Small Railway:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, a cover was broken on a completed installation.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards from contact.      General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a)  Main Shop, All Purpose Area:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the strain-relief on a Black & Decker electric shear was damaged.  This condition exposed employees to electric shock and burns hazards from contact with the 120 volt circuit.    (b)  Main Shop, Workbench:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the strain-relief on an orange extension cord was damaged.  This condition exposed employees to electric shock and burn hazards from contact with the 120 volt circuit.    (c)  Main Shop:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the strain-relief on the flexible cord for a Delta-brand, serial number 9-2280, band saw was damaged.  This condition exposed employees to electric shock and burn hazards from contact with the 120 volt circuit.      General industry satandard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,836 · Current $1,102 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    Railways and Shops:  On or about may 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, where employees used a variety of paints and epoxies, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program.  This condition exposed employees to inhalation and skin contact hazards and limited employee understanding on the chemicals used on a daily basis.     General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,836 · Current $1,102 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not been developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire:    Railways and Associated Shops:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, where hot work was conducted and ignition sources were present, the employer had not developed a written fire safety plan.  This condition exposed employees to fire hazards including smoke inhalation and burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    Main Shoip, Mezzanine Storage:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the area had not been marked with the approved loads.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards storage from storage area failure.    General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $306 · Current $184 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    Marine Railways and Shops:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, where the employer required the use of a variety of half and full-face negative pressure, air-purifying respirators, a written respiratory protection program had not been developed.  This condition exposed employees to inhalation hazards from improper care, use, and selection of respiratory protection.      General industry standard applicable to shipyard employment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $306 · Current $184 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b)(4):  The employer failed to document an occupational hazard assessment which should have included: Occupations involved in the survey, the date in which the survey took place and the name of the person who performed the hazard assessment.      Boatshop:  On or about May 3, 2012 and at times prior thereto, hazardous work operations such as but not limited to abarsive blasting, painting, fabricating, and working at heights had not been properly assessed.  For example, this condition exposed employees to inhalation, struck-by, fall, and electrical hazards.