OSHA Inspection: LINWOOD BEACH MARINA AND CAMPGROUND

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Handrails were not provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending:   Main Building, Upper Parts Storage Area, no handrail was provided on stairway, exposing employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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:  Linwood Beach Marina, Marine Travelift, Model # 25RFU, S/N 1955385 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

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(g)(1): Each swing cutoff saw shall be provided with a hood that will completely enclose the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw. The hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters and broken saw teeth. Its hood shall be so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade, so that when the saw is returned to the back of the table the hood will rise on top of the fence, and when the saw is moved forward the hood will drop on top of and remain in contact with the table or material being cut.  In the Maintenance shop, Makita miter saw, the automatic guard used to cover the lower exposed portion of the blade was locked in the open position with electrical tape and not used.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 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:     Linwood Beach Marina, in the parts stock room a duplex outlet was missing a cover plate, exposing employees to an electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Linwood Beach Marina, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to the fact:      (a) In the stairwell leading to the upper parts storage a light switch was missing a switch plate.    (b) In the maintenance shop four light switch plates were broken.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     In the northwest corner of the Main showroom, the employer failed to ensure unused openings in circuit breaker panel were effectively closed, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   In the Maintenance Shop, the employer did not have essential elements of a hazard communication program including:  written program, list of hazardous materials, and employee training.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  (a) In the Maintenance Shop, the employer could not provide an SDS for AW32 Hydraulic Oil.  (b) In the Maintenance Shop, the employer could not provide an SDS for Interlux Fiberglass Bottomkote.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Linwood Beach Marina, Marine Travelift,  employer did not maintain a written certification record for running rope inspections conducted monthly.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b): The employer did not assess its work activity to determine whether there were hazards present, which necessitate the employees use of personal protective equipment.  Linwood Beach Marina, employer did not conduct PPE hazard assessments. Employees were exposed to: flying debris, point of operation hazards, struck by and crushed by hazards.

Issued

Jan 15, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    Linwood Beach Marina, 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.