OSHA Inspection: BRADFORD MARINE, INC.

Issued

Mar 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,913 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    On or about November 20, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees performing spray painting operation in Binks Manufacturing Company Standard AA-510-530-550-T paint booth, working with flammable chemicals such as but not limited to, Whitaker Oil Company #48 Lacquer Thinner, were exposed to fire hazards due to space of 3 feet around the paint booth not kept free from storage.

Issued

Mar 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about November 20, 2014 at the above addressed job site, employees working in the welding department performing sanding operation with a Makita hand grinder were exposed to shock hazards due to exposed wiring on flexible cords that were not fitted with strain relief devices.

Issued

Mar 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity was maintained:  On or about November 20, 2015 at the above addressed job site, employees performing spray painting operation in Binks Manufacturing Company Standard AA-510-530-550-T paint booth, working with flammable chemicals such as but not limited to, Whitaker Oil Company #48 Lacquer Thinner, were exposed to fire hazards due to manometer on paint booth not in service.

Issued

Mar 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  On or about November 20, 2014, at the above addressed job site, employer did not ensure that 3M 6000 and 6800 elastomeric respirators used for fiberglass operation in the fiberglass department were stored properly to protect employees from fiberglass particulate that can damage or cause deformation of facepiece and exhalation valve.