OSHA Inspection: THUNDERBOLT MARINE, INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): 1910.106(d)(7)(i)  Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids were stored.    a) At the diesel dispensing station behind the covered work bays, on or about and at times prior to August 27, 2013, the employer did not provide a fire extinguisher at the above ground diesel tank that was used to refill forklifts and cranes, exposing employees to a fire hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) At the Hydraulics Shop, on or about February 14, 2013 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the drill press was anchored to the work bench, exposing employees to struck-by hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) At the Machine Shop, on or about and at times prior to, February 14, 2014, a metal quad receptacle outlet/utility box was mounted on the end of an extension cord, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.      b) At the Machine Shop, on or about and at times prior to, February 14, 2014, a relocatable power tap (power strip) that was connected to a an extension cord and mounted on the wall was used to provide power for a radio and a battery charger, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $350 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0530056020372590

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) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to August 27, 2013, the employer did not fully document their written Respiratory Protection Program for employees that were required to wear tight fitting respirators, including half mask and full face respirators during sanding, painting, and welding operations, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $350

Hazardous substances 0530056020372590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminantant's chemical state and physical form:    a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to August 27, 2013, the employer did not evaluate the exposure levels for employees that were required to wear tight fitting respirators, including half mask and full face respirators during sanding, painting, and welding operations, resulting in a respiratory hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $350

Hazardous substances 0530056020372590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to August 27, 2013, the employer permitted an employee with facial hair (more than one days growth) to wear tight-fitting face piece respirators during painting, sanding, grinding operations, exposing the employee to respiratory and skin irritations.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.