OSHA Inspection: KEN'S MARINE SERVICE, INC

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · 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:  a) Mechanics garage  Storage area above office was not guarded with standard railings to prevent employees from falling while retrieving supplies.  Employees were exposed to fall hazard of 10 feet to the ground below while accessing the storage area.   Condition observed on or about 7/15/2014.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 9, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a)Mechanics garage/welding area  Employee(s) working as welder was exposed to physical injury, since a compressed Stargon cylinder was not secured to prevent falling.  Condition observed on or about 7/14/2014.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 9, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  a) Vehicle mechanic's garage/welding area  Abrasive wheel used on grinding machine was not provided with safety guards which cover the spindle end, nut and flange.  Employee uses grinder for repairs and custom piece work.  Condition observed on or about 7/14/2014.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  (a) Vehicle mechanic's garage/welding area  The abrasive wheel on the left side of the bench grinder was not provided with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  Employee uses grinder for repairs and custom piece work.   Observed on or about 7/14/2014

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a) Vehicle mechanic's garage/welding area  Tongue guard was not provided on grinding equipment.  Employee uses grinder for repairs and custom piece work.   Observed on or about 7/14/2014.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  a)  Compressed gas storage located outside vehicle mechanic's garage.  Oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored directly next to each other exposing workers to fire hazards.  Condition observed on or about 7/14//2104.

Issued

Aug 13, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:   a) 116-120 East 22nd Street, Bayonne, NJ  The written hazard communication program did not include a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present to include but not limited to argon, Stargon, oxygen, acetylene and vinyl ester resin, using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  Condition observed on or about 7/15/2014.