OSHA Inspection: OXFORD BOATYARD

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operation except electrostatic spraying operations was not designed, installed and maintained so that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) exceeded 100 linear feet per minute. Visible gauges or audible alarn or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:    a) Spray Shed - A painter was spray painting in a booth and had no indication of the amount of air flow traveling within the booth, on or about 06/05/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):  Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    a) Spray Shed - Spray painting operations were taking place, and no automatic sprinkler system had been provided, on or about 06/05/2012.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9):  A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a) Spray Shed - Storage cabinets and tables were stored up against the interior wall, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5):  Electrical equipment that was not specifically approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors were located in a spray area:    a) Spray Shed - Electrical outlets, florescent light fixtures, ceiling fan and exhaust fans were located within the spray area where flammable paints and solvents were sprayed, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.107(g)(7):  "No Smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms:    a) Spray Shed - No smoking signs were not posted at the spray shed, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 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:    a) Paint Shed -  Painters engaged in spray painting fiberglass surfaces on boats, were required to wear either 3M full face or half face respirators and a respiratory protection program had not been developed, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Paint Shed - Painters were using 3M full and half face duel cartridge respirators while applying AWL Grip Polyester Urethane Top Coat Base with a spray gun, and a medical evaluation was not provided, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1):  The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    a) Painters were using 3M full and half face duel cartridge respirators while applying AWL Grip Polyester Urethane Top Coat Base with a spray gun, and fit testing was not provided, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Battery Shed - A portable eye wash station was empty of water, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Machine Shop - A mechanic was using a Rockwell model lathe and a chuck guard was not provided, on or about 06/05/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Spar Shed - Electrical service panel was missing a circuit breaker insert and live electric parts were exposed, on or about 06/05/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED