OSHA Inspection: CONTENDER BOATS INC

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    a.  On or about December 16, 2014, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while accessing a boat with a stairway that lacked a railing on one of its open sides.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Electrical department, a passageway to exit a storage area was 21" wide, exposing employees to the risk of being trapped in the event of a fire.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(vi): The employer did not require that the operator of crane(s) avoid carrying loads over people:    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, employees were exposed to struck and caught by hazards while working under a boat liner, which was suspended from an overhead crane.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Electrical department, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Serial No. 0277944) that lacked a work rest on its right side.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Storage area for the upholstery department, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while in near proximity of a fluorescent light fixture that had its protective cover broken exposing live parts operating at 120 volts.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the outdoor cutting area of the laminating department, a fan lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     b.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Upholstery department, a microwave oven lacked a continuous path to ground, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     c.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Woodworking department, a fan lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     d.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, a refrigerator lacked a continuous path to ground, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):     a.  On or about February 24, 2015, at the Building #1 - Final preparation department, a powered industrial truck (i.e. Komatzu FG40ZT-S) had its seat broken.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 7, and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    a.  On or about December 16, 2014, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, a pendant control box for the east side overhead crane did not have push buttons marked, exposing employees to struck and caught by hazards.    b.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, a pendant control box for the west side overhead crane did not have push buttons marked, exposing employees to struck and caught by hazards.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 2, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, frequent inspections of overhead cranes were not conducted for identifying defects, including but not limited to; missing latches and/or potential deformations of hooks, and/or excessive wear of operating components.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 2, item number 6  and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $8,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a.  On or about February 10, 2015, at the Building #1 - Metal fabrication department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial # 08G70503) without point of operation guarding.      b.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Woodworking department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a table saw (i.e. Delta Rockwell, no serial number available) without point of operation guarding.      c.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Woodworking department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial Number 027106W5083) without point of operation guarding.    d. On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Metal fabrication department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a sander (i.e. Enco, Model number 163-6089, Serial number 409009) that lacked a guard on in-going nip points between the sanding belt and cylinders.    e. On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Metal fabrication department of above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a band saw (i.e. Delta, Serial Number 06F14176) that lacked a guard on the unused portion of the blade.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a.  On or about February 10, 2015, at the Building #1 - Metal fabrication department, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial # 08G70503) that was not anchored.      b.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Woodworking department, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial Number 027106W5083) that was not anchored.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 2, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $8,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the outdoor cutting area of the laminating department, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while using compressed air for cleaning purposes at 80 psi.    Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 20 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a.  On or about February 24, 2015, at the Building #2 - Woodworking department, a panel board lacked markings on its circuit breakers, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(f), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 22 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $120 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:     a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Upholstery department, a bench grinder (i.e. Clarke, Model BT 1005A) lacked strain relief where its cord entered into the attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 23 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #1 - Final preparation department, a vacuum cleaner had a frayed cord, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.       b.  On or about May 14, 2015, athe Building #1 - Upholstery department, a bench grinder (i.e. Clarke, Model BT 1005A) had interior current carrying conductors exposed due to lack of strain relief and the ground pin was missing from the attachment plug.     Contender Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 31426506, citation number 1, item number 24 and was affirmed as a final order on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 SE 38 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:  a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, materials and equipment were stored over an office area without having load limits posted, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, a refrigerator (i.e. Igloo) was energized with an extension cord due to the lack of permanent wiring, exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2015

Abate by

Jun 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  a.  On or about January 13, 2015, at the Building #2 - Laminating department, an extension cord was fastened to the walls of a building using staples, exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard.