OSHA Inspection: EMERALD COAST RV CENTER, LLC

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 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)  Shop Area: On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer failed to provide fall protection such as but not limited to guardrails or personal fall arrest systems to protect employees from falls of up to 12 feet while working on top of recreational vehicles.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   a)   On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employees were competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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.   a)Shop Area: On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; employees were exposed to amputation hazards when operating a table saw without a guard.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  a)  Shop area:  On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to compressed air hazards in that employees were permitted to use compressed air that was not reduced to less than 30 psi for cleaning.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Cylinders were not stored in areas that the cylinders would not be knocked over.  a)  Shop Area:  On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where cylinders were stored but were not secured to prevent the cylinders from being knocked over.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   a)  Shop Area: On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to arc blast and fire hazards in that the employees were allowed to walk and work around the electrical box that is missing  a breaker blank.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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.   a)  Shop Area, Bay 4: On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to electrocution hazards in that the employees were allowed to plug the recreational vehicles in a 110 V outlet that is missing the faceplate.   b)  Shop Area, end of Bay 4: On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to electrocution hazards in that the employees were allowed to use, walk and/or work an outlet that is missing the faceplate.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.   a) Shop Area: On August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to electrical or fire hazards by allowing temporary wiring (extension cords) that run through the wall and frames of the building to be used as permanent wiring to provide power to several appliances in the shop.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:   (a) Shop Area:  On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to burns, intoxication and/or fire hazards in that employees were allowed to handle chemicals like oxygen, acetylene, argon, recreational vehicles batteries containing sulfuric acid, paints, diesel and chemical cleaners without being provided with a list of the hazardous chemicals available on site.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.   (a) Shop area:  On or about August 2, 2013 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to burns, intoxication and/or fire hazards in that employees were allowed to handle chemicals like oxygen, acetylene, argon, recreational vehicles batteries containing sulfuric acid, paints, diesel and chemical cleaners without trained on the methods that may be used to protect themselves from health and safety hazards.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2): The employer did not develop and implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with sections i and ii of this paragraph (c)(2) for employees who chose to wear respirators where respirator use was not required.  a) Shoparea:  On or about August 2, 2013 the employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program exposing the employees who use respirator to respiratory hazards.