OSHA Inspection: BEACH COMPANY

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 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):    a) Southwest corner of the Work Shop: The stair landing between the first and second floors was not equipped with a midrail, exposing employees to falls of 5-feet, 4-inches.

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    a) Southwest corner of the Work Shop: The set of stairs was not equipped with stair railing on the south side of the steps, exposing employee to falls of up to 5-feet, 4-inches.

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iv)(d):  The dispensing units, except those attached to containers, were not mounted either on a concrete island or protected against collision damage by suitable means.    a) South end of the worksite: A 250 gallon gasoline fuel tank used to refuel equipment was not protected from collision damage.     b) South end of the worksite: A 250 gallon diesel fuel tank used to refuel equipment was not protected from collision damage.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Apr 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $0 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) West end of the worksite: Two oxygen compressed gas cylinders were stored inside of a metal storage rack, and they were in direct contact with two acetylene compressed gas cylinders.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:    a) Work Shop: 15 sets of fluorescent lights on both the north and south walls were approximately 6 feet from the floor and none were equipped with covers to protect the bulbs.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQURIED.

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:    a) Work Shop: The shop which was used to hand and spray paint boats was found to be a class I division I area, and was equipped with non-explosion proof electrical fixtures and equipment such as; 15 sets of fluorescent lighting, 12 receptacle outlets and 3 light switches, portable fans, extension cords and battery chargers.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Apr 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(a): The employer did not provide or ensure each affected employee with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes, face, head, extremities, torso, and respiratory system, including protective clothing, protective barriers, personal fall protection equipment, and lifesaving equipment, meeting the applicable provisions of Subpart I, wherever employees were exposed to work activity hazards that required the use of PPE.    a) Boat Ramp: Employees working from the top of the concrete formwork used by the marine travel lift were exposed to falling into the water below, and they were not provided with life jackets.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) West end of the Work Shop: The 120 volt electrical cord for the Dayton pedestal fan was not equipped with a ground prong.