OSHA Inspection: EASTERN BOATS, INC.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a. Assembly building - On or about March 26, 2015, a medical evaluation was not performed on the employees assigned to wear the 3M respirators.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Sling identification. Alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.    a. Rigging building - On or about March 26, 2015, the steel chain sling in use was not provided with a tag identifying the manufacturer or the sling capability.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(4): Belt sanding machinery was not provided with a guard at each nip point where the sanding belt ran onto a pulley, to prevent the operator's hands or fingers from coming into contact with nip points:    a. Rigging building - On or about March 26, 2015, the Dayton (model 6Y001) belt and disc sander was not guarded at the pulley's inrunning nip point.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of the wood working machines:    a. Rigging building - On or about March 26, 2015, the Craftsman 1 1/2 hp router was not provided with a bit guard.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a. Rigging building - On or about March 26, 2015, the gray bench grinder tool rest was adjusted 2 inches away from the grinding wheel surface.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    Instance a. Site - On or about March 26, 2015, employees performing diagnostic work where live parts were exposed were not protected from burns to the hands/fingers from arc blasts or arc flashes where insulated gloves were not worn.    Instance b. Site - On or about March 26, 2015, employees performing diagnostic work where live parts were exposed were not protected from burns to the body from arc blasts or arc flashes where electrical rated clothing were not worn.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:  a. Site - On or about January 26, 2015, employees performing diagnostic work where live parts were exposed were not protected from burns to the face and eyes from arc blasts or arc flashes where face shields were not worn.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a. Site - On or about March 26, 2015, prior written approval was not obtained for the yellow forklift attachment which was in use on the Hyster 40 forklift.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a. Rigging building - On or about March 26, 2015, the electrical disconnect panel for the Kaeser air compressor was blocked by trash and debris and not made available for emergency or maintenance procedures.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Apr 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a. Assembly building - On or about March 26, 2015, the electrical receptacle in use to power the Ryobi 10 inch table saw was missing its cover plate.