OSHA Inspection: PIERSIDE BOATWORKS

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    (a)  The floor of the woodworking shop in the vicinity of the Delta table saw was covered with wood dust.

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $880.00 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:    (a) The employer did not develop, fully implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program at the job site where employees were potentially exposed to such hazardous chemicals as 2-part epoxy resins and hardeners, 2-part anti-fouling bottom paint, 2-part gelcoat, lacquer thinner, welding gases (oxygen and propane), respirable dust and diesel fuel.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    (a)  A 300-gallon tank of diesel fuel located outside adjacent to the woodworking shop was not provided with identity or hazard warning labels.    (b)  A gallon container of epoxy hardener and a 5-gallon container of epoxy resin (distributed by Illstreet Composites) stored in the parts department were not provided with hazard warning labels.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i):     The employer did not provide information to the employees on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200:    (a)  Employees who were exposed to such hazardous chemicals as expoxy paint and respirable dust had not been informed of the requirements of the hazard communication standard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii):     The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:      (a)  Employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals had not been informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):     Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    (a)  Employees had not been provided training on the physical and health hazards of chemicals present at the boatyard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):     Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    (a)  Employees had not received training on the details of the hazard communication program, provided with an explanation of the labeling system used in the workplace, or instructed on how they can obtain and use this hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4):     The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:    (a) On or about May 14, 2012, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for calendar year 2011.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)    (a)  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures had not been established and implemented for painters/sanders who were required to wear respiratory protection.    A respiratory protection program must include the following provisions:    *  Procedures for selecting respirators (including evaluating the degree of employee exposure to respiratory hazards and    implementing a change schedule for cartridges that is based on objective information or data that will ensure that    cartridges are changed before the end of their service life)  *  Medical evaluations  *  Fit testing procedures  *  Procedures for proper use of respirators  *  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining    respiratory protection  *  Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed  *  Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, limitations on their use, and maintenance  *  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program  *  Worksite specific procedures    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED