OSHA Inspection: GREGORY BOAT COMPANY

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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:    On or about April 24, 2013,  in the mechanical shop, employees were exposed to hazards of eye contact with battery acid and other such hazardous chemicals and an emergency eye wash that could have provided 15 minutes of flushing was not available for immediate use.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:     On or about April 24, 2013,  employees were exposed to the hazards related to struck by, pinch, crush and caught hazards due to the fact a pintle hook fork attachment was being used with an Mitsubishi forklift, model number FD25, serial number AF18A50063L, without the manufacturers written approval. The pintle hook attachment was used to move 40 foot pleasure boat, loaded on a Con-O-Lift Trailer VIN# 2C9F79G49JP050001.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not netralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set.    On or about April 24, 2013,  at Gregory Boat Company boat launch area employees used Mitsubishi forklift, model number FD25, serial number AF18A50063L to move Con-O-Lift Hydraulic Trailer VIN# 2C9F79G49JP050001. Forklift with attached trailer was left unattended without load engaging the forklift.  Forks were not lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off.  Parking brake was set.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii): A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view.    On or about April 24, 2013,  at Gregory Boat Company boat launch area employees used Mitsubishi forklift, model number FD25, serial number AF18A50063L to move Con-O-Lift Hydraulic Trailer VIN# 2C9F79G49JP050001. Forklift with attached trailer was left unattended with the operator more than 25 feet away from the forklift.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b): Hazard assessment and equipment. The employer shall assess its work activity to determine whether there are hazards present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the employee's use of PPE. If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:     On or about April 24 2013, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, flying debris, falls from elevation hazards, point of operation hazards and a written work place hazard assessment had not been completed.  A written workplace hazard assessment is used to determine what hazards are present, or likely to be present, which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and is documented through a written certification.      The employer shall:    (1) Select the type of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;   (2) Communicate selection decisions to affected employees;   (3) Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee; and   (4) Verify that the required occupational hazard assessment has been performed through a document that contains the following information: occupation, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and the name of the person performing the hazard assessment.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.153(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection where there are exposures to eye or face hazards caused by flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    On or about April 24, 2013,  in the mechanical shop, employees were exposed to hazards of eye contact with battery acid and other such hazardous chemicals while not wearing appropriate eye and face protection during battery maintenance and charging operations.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.157(a): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects.    On or about April 24, 2013,  in the mechanical shop, employees were exposed to hazards of skin contact with battery acid and other such hazardous chemicals while not wearing appropriate hand and body protection during battery maintenance and charging operations.

Issued

May 16, 2013

Abate by

Sep 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire.       On or about April 24, 2013, employer failed to develop and implement an adequate fire safety plan that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure employees safety in the event of a fire.