OSHA Inspection: TORRESEN MARINE, INC.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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) and toeboards:    Torreson Marine, in the service building mezzanine area, open-sided platform did not have an adequate guardrail in that, the top rail measured 29-34 inches and there was no mid rail there by exposing employees to a fall hazard of up to ten feet in height.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:    Torreson Marine, in the service building mezzanine area, open-sided platform did not have an adequate guardrail in that, the top rail measured 29-34 inches and there was no mid rail there by exposing employees to a fall hazard of up to ten feet in height.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) is applicable to shipyard employment by 29 CFR 1915.120 that incorporates the general industry requirements.  Torresen Marine Inc., employees required to operate forklifts were not provided training on the safe operation of forklifts that included formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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:  Torresen Marina, 60 ton Marine Travelift, Model # M-1200-U, S/N 275 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 when moving a 52 foot Sailboat boat from a commercial truck to heated storage.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:   Torreson Marine Inc., employer did not conduct monthly running rope inspections and did not maintain a written certification record for running rope inspections for two Marine Travel Lifts.   a. 50 ton Marine Travelift, Model # SP50H, S/N 102930217   b. 60 ton Marine Travelift, Model # M-1200-U, S/N 275

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.72(a)(1): ladders with broken or missing Rungs or steps, broken or split side rails, or other faulty or defective construction were used.    Torreson Marine, in the workshop, a wooden ladder used to gain access to a 40 foot sail boat was missing a rung.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of up to 11 feet in height.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.72(a)(3): The side rails of ladders used for access to any level extended less than 36 inches above that level.    Torreson Marine, in the workshop, a wooden ladder used to gain access to a 40 foot sail boat did not extend 36 inches above the working level there by exposing employees to a fall hazard of up to 11 feet in height.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

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.   Torresen Marine Inc., 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.

Issued

Apr 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 through April 30.     On March 18, 2014, the employer did not have the 2013 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses posted in the facility.