OSHA Inspection: BAY SHIP & YACHT COMPANY

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested (Shipyard Employment 1915.154):     Onboard vessel ZELINSKY, port upper and lower fuel tanks: A machinist was working inside the tanks wearing a     3M 7501 dual cartridge respirator and the employer could not provide documentation he had received annual fit testing.

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(d)(5): The employer did not certify that the training required by paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section had been accomplished:     Onboard vessel ZELINSKY, port upper and lower fuel tanks: A Machinist was working inside the tanks and the employer could not certify he had received training required by paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(4).

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2):     Onboard USCG Cutter EDISTO, starboard side, 01 level:   A Painter was exposed to a fall of approximately eight feet when he was working within three feet of a deck edge that was not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2).

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(f): Where open sections of bilges were in a walkway, at least 2 10-inch planks were not placed side by side across the opening to provide a safe walking surface:     Onboard USCG Cutter EDISTO, engine room:  Deck plates were removed in an area approximately four foot by five foot and at least two ten inch planks were not placed side by side to provide a safe walking surface.

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.74(a)(4): The employer permitted employees to board or leave a vessel by using a gangway that was not kept properly trimmed at all times.       Vessel POINT SUR, starboard side: An employee boarded the vessel by way of a gangway which was not kept properly trimmed. It was positioned twenty two inches away from the vessel and twenty four inches above the deck.

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(f)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees:     a) Onboard barge YC-799: Two welders were required by the employer to purchase welding jackets, several pairs of gloves and welding hoods during their employment with the company.      b) Onboard USCG vessel EDISTO, in compartment 2-17-1: A welder was required by the employer to purchase welding jacket, gloves and welding hoods during his employment with the company

Issued

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.153(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye or face protection where there were exposures to eye or face hazards caused by flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid, caustic liquids, gases, vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   Onboard USCG Cutter EDISTIO, compartment 2-17-1: An employee assigned fire watch duty was not provided filtered lenses to protect him from flashburn.