OSHA Inspection: SOUTH SHORE DOCKS, INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that sealed and non-ventilated spaces were visually inspected and tested by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content prior to initial entry into the space by an employee.      (a) Storage Yard - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: A worker entered an enclosed space inside the hull of a barge without prior atmospheric testing. The worker became unconscious; on, or about, 12/15/2015.         Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(e): The employer neither established a shipyard rescue team nor arranged for an outside rescue team to respond promptly to a request for rescue service.    (a) Storage Yard - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: A worker became unconscious after entering an enclosed space inside the hull of a barge without prior atmospheric testing. Additional employees entered the enclosed space but were unable to extricate the unconscious worker and unaware of potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions; on, or about, 12/15/2015.         Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: "Free rigging" off the tine of a forklift for a below-the-tine lift was conducted. An engine driven welder was lifted using slings/chains placed on the tine of a forklift; on, or about, 12/15/2014.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:     (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: An employee used a Toyota Fork Lift Truck to move equipment/material. The employee had not been trained in the fork lifts safe operation; on, or about, 12/15/2015.         Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:     (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Chains were used in "free rigging" off the tine of a forklift for a below-the-tine lift. Chains without identification were placed on the tine of a forklift; on, or about, 12/15/2014.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 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) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Royobi - 6 Inch Bench Grinder was used without work rest;      (b) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Royobi - 8 Inch Bench Grinder was used without work rest; on, or about, 12/15/2015.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Royobi - 6 Inch Bench Grinder was used without a guard for the abrasive wheel;     (b) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Royobi - 8 Inch Bench Grinder was used without a guard for the abrasive wheel; on, or about, 12/15/2015.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 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) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: An electrical panel located beyond a company work table was used to power devices and fixtures. The panel did not have markings arranged to indicate the purpose for each; on, or about, 12/15/2015.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: An electrical panel located beyond a company work table was used to power devices and fixtures. Access to the panel was limited and blocked by equipment; on, or about, 12/15/2015.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Employees conduct welding activity using flammable substances such as, but not limited to, Oxygen, Compressed - UN 1072 & Acetylene, Dissolved - UN 1001; on, or about, 12/09/2015.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:          a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:               Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;          b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;          c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.          d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.               The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;          e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and          f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.          For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:          a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.          b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.          c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Employees conduct welding activity using flammable substances such as, but not limited to, Oxygen, Compressed - UN 1072 & Acetylene, Dissolved - UN 1001. Safety Data Sheets were not available; on, or about, 12/09/2015.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 28, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Workshop - 11 Old Depot Rd. Quogue, NY: Employees conduct welding activity using flammable substances such as, but not limited to, Oxygen, Compressed - UN 1072 & Acetylene, Dissolved - UN 1001. Employees were not provided training relative to the hazards associated with hazardous material(s); on, or about, 12/09/2015.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.