OSHA Inspection: LOST PENINSULA PORT LLC

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): Crane(s) with more than one hoisting unit did not have the rated load marked on each hoisting unit or load block:  On or About August 1, 2013, Lost Peninsula Marina, Hoist area, Kleeco Travel Lift, Model # SP25 , S/N 0525389 did not have rated load markings on each hoisting unit or load block exposing employees to struck against, struck by, caught between or under hazards associated with launch and recovery of boats using the marine travel lift.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  On or about July 22, 2013, Lost Peninsula Port, Maintenance Building,  Table Saw, Model # TS3650, used for ripping 2x4 boards down to 5/8 inch strips.  The portion of the blade above the table was not guarded exposing employees to caught in, struck by hazards from exposed blades of table saw.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator  On or about July 22, 2013, Lost Peninsula Port, Maintenance Building,  Table Saw, Model # TS3650, used for ripping 2x4 boards down to 5/8 inch strips.  The table saw was not furnished with a spreader device exposing employees to struck by hazards from material being thrown back on to the operator.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Handfed ripsaw(s) did not have were not provided with non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  On or about July 22, 2013, Lost Peninsula Port, Maintenance Building,  Table Saw, Model # TS3650, used for ripping 2x4 boards down to 5/8 inch strips.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards due to the table saw not having a non-kickback fingers or dogs to prevent kick back of material being thrown on to the operator.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $714.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling identifying the purpose for which it was designed:    On or about August 1, 2013 employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to the fact that a locally manufactured extension cord fitted with a 4" square electrical box with conduit knockouts was being used to power wood working machinery.  The electrical box was not designed for this purpose.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:     On or about August 1, 2013 employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to the fact that a 220 electrical outlet was missing cover plate.  Arc Welder was plugged into the outlet.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.          On or about August 1, 2013, the employer did not record a workplace injury on the OSHA 300 form or equivalent in calendar year 2013.      (a) On February 25, 2013, a recordable injury occurred when an employee dislocated right knee while working on a boat.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:    On or about August 1, 2013, the employer failed to provide forklift training as required for employee to operator forklifts.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): A certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected were not being kept on file where readily available to appointed personnel:  On or about August 1, 2013,  employer failed to maintain a written certification record for running rope inspections conducted monthly.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 1, 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

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 1, 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.