OSHA Inspection: GUNBOAT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.,

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was dispensed into containers where the nozzle and container were not electrically interconnected.     On or about August 7, 2014, where employees dispense flammable and combustible materials out of 55 gallon metal drums, the employer did not ensure that the drums and receiving container were bonded and grounded to prevent the discharge of static electricity.      CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spraybooth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying:    On or about August 7, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a tent being used for spray finishing operations was made of steel or other noncombustible materials for production spray finishing of catamaran sailing boats.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATON REQUIRED

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    On or about August 7, 2014, a tent being used for spray finishing operations was not equipped with approved automatic sprinklers.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATON REQUIRED

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:      On or about August 7, 2014:  The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to ensure that employees who use respirators to perform boat cutting and trimming operations were trained in respirator use, cleanliness, fit tested and medically cleared to don such equipment.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATON REQUIRED

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 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:    On or about July 7, 2014, employees engaged in spray finishing, resin infusion and other boat manufacturing operations were not trained on the hazards associated Toluene and other chemical products.       CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  On or about August 7, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard assessment for personal protective equipment had been conducted for all employees engaged in painting operations.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED