OSHA Inspection: PIERSIDE BOATWORKS

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.    a) North wall Wood Shop: A Delta radial arm saw was not equipped with a blade guard for the right-hand portion of the lower portion of the saw blade.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial arm saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.     a) North wall of the Wood Shop: A Delta radial arm saw would not return to the starting position when it was released.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    a) Southwest corner of Bill's Shed: Three oxygen compressed gas cylinders were stored less than one inch from two acetylene compressed gas cylinders.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed.      a) Southeast wall of Rick's Shop: A 120 volt electrical conductor passed through a 1-inch in diameter hole at the bottom of a dual receptacle outlet box, and it was not effectively closed.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    a) North wall of the Wood Shop: A 120 volt extension cord was used in lieu of fixed wiring of a structure, when it was used to provide power between a Delta radial arm saw and a receptacle outlet.    b) South wall of the Wood Shop: A 120 volt extension cord was used in lieu of fixed wiring of a structure, when it was used to provide power between a Delta industrial table saw and a receptacle outlet

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(b)(5): Any component of the scaffold which is broken, burned or otherwise defective was not replaced.    a) Worksite: A chain used as a mid-rail at the entrance to a fabricated metal work platform/scaffold was found to be too short to reach across the opening.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1): Scaffolding, staging, runways, or working platforms which are supported or suspended more than 5 feet above a solid surface, or at any distance above the water, was not provided with a mid-rail located halfway between the upper rail and the staging, platform, or runway.    a) Worksite: An employee was using a fabricated metal work platform/scaffold without a mid-rail in place at the end used as an access point.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(a): The employer did not provide nor ensure that each affected employee used the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes, face, head, extremities, torso, and respiratory system, including protective clothing, protective shields, protective barriers, personal fall protection equipment, and lifesaving equipment, meeting the applicable provisions of this subpart, wherever employees are exposed to work activity hazards that require the use of PPE.    a) Boat Ramp: Employees working from the top of the concrete formwork used by the boatlift, were exposed to falling into the water 12 feet below.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.      a) South wall of the Parts Building: A 120 volt relocatable power tap, designed and listed to be "relocatable" was found to be secured to the wall with a metal fastener and a screw, rendering it un-relocatable.

Issued

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1):  Valve protection caps were not in place and secure.     a) Southwest corner of Bill's Shed: An oxygen compressed gas cylinder in storage, did not have a valve protection cap in place.