OSHA Inspection: MARINE ELECTRIC PRODUCTS LLC

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  (a) At Marine Electric Products on or about February 26, 2014 had dust that had accumulated on elevated surfaces creating an explosion or deflagration hazard.  The dust was tested and found to be explosive with a Kst of 50 bar*meter/sec.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,410 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1300228091209135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a)  At Marine Electric Products LLC on or about February 26, 2014 employees were exposed to chemicals and dust including styrene, but the employer had not conducted a hazard assessment to determine if workers were exposed above the permissible exposure limit or if the use of personal protective equipment should be required.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) At Marine Electrical Products on or about February 26, 2014 employees were wearing 3M PAPR respirators daily and the employees had not been given a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use the respirator.   NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.