OSHA Inspection: NAUTIC STAR, LLC

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not kept in covered containers when not actually in use:      (a)   Lamination Staging Area - On or about January 27, 2016 55 gallon drums containing flammable gel coat residue were not covered.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(3)(v)(a): Areas as defined in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this section using Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot of solid floor area. This was not accomplished by natural or mechanical ventilation with discharge or exhaust to a safe location outside of the building. Provision was not made for introduction of makeup air in such a manner as not to short circuit the ventilation. Ventilation was not arranged to include all floor areas or pits where flammable vapors may collect.    (a)  Lamination Mixing Room - On or about January 27, 2016 the mixing room did not have mechanical ventilation or adequate natural ventilation.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3): The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, was not covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.    (a)  R & D Paint Booth - On or about January 27, 2016 the paint booth floors were covered with combustible paper.  The paint booth walls were covered with plastic shrink wrap.  The shrink wrap did not provide static dissipation and the shrink wrap did not have a maximum breakdown voltage of 4 kV to prevent accumulation of a hazardous static discharge.     (b)  Lamination Molding Paint Area - On or about January 27, 2016 the paint booth floors were covered with combustible paper.  The paint booth walls were covered with plastic shrink wrap.  The shrink wrap did not provide static dissipation. The shrink wrap did not have a maximum breakdown voltage of 4 kV to prevent accumulation of a hazardous static discharge

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,600 Reduced

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:    (a) R & D Paint Booth - On or about January 27, 2016 the paint booth did not have a sprinkler system.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:     (a) Facility - On or about January 27, 2016 the lighting, electrical panels, receptacles and equipment in the following locations were not rated for Class 1, Division 1 areas.     (i) R & D Spray Area - On or about January 27, 2016 electrical receptacles, electrical panels on the outside of the paint booth, bench grinder and battery chargers on work table within 20 feet of the spray area were not explosion proof.     (ii) Lamination Small Parts - On or about January 27, 2016 electrical panels, electrical disconnects and exhaust fan on the wall between the ventilation systems were within 20 feet of the spray area and were not explosion proof.     (ii) Lamination Molding Paint Booths - On or about January 27, 2016 fluorescent light fixtures and wiring were not explosion proof.  Gel coat residue was on the light fixtures and on the wall at or above the light fixtures.     (iv) Mixing Room - On or about January 27, 2016 fluorescent light fixture, orange extension cord and radio was not explosion proof.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i):  All metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts, and piping systems conveying flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) or aerated solids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:     (a)  R & D - On or about January 27, 2016 Magnum Venus Paint (MVP) sprayers and chopper sprayers were not grounded.     (b)  Lamination - On or about January 27, 2016 the Magnum Venus Paint (MVP) sprayers and chopper sprayers were not grounded.     (c)  Offshore - On or about January 27, 2016 the Magnum Venus Paint (MVP) sprayers and chopper sprayers were not grounded.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of non-sparking material.    (a)  Lamination Molding Painting Area - On or about January 27, 2016 painting area number 4 had an excessive amount of gel coat build-up in the back of the room.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    (a) Throughout Facility - On or about January 28, 2016 the employer failed to train all affected and authorized maintenance employees on the energy control program to ensure they understand the hazards and have the skills required for the safe application and removal of energy controls.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,660 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)  Offshore - On or about January 15, 2016 an extension cord used for a handheld DeWalt buffer did not have a grounding prong.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,090 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.    (a) Store, Parts Room - On or about January 27, 2016 light fixtures above storage racks were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,090 Reduced

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) Employee Break Rooms - On or about January 28, 2016 two electrical outlets used to supply power for the two Coca-Cola vending machines were not protected from electrical shock by the use of cover plates.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,660 Reduced

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) Throughout Building - On or about January 28, 2016 electrical extension cords were being used instead of permanent wiring to supply power to power strips.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    (a) Paint Room Adjacent to Forman's Office - On or about January 27, 2016 the overhead electrical door power cord is fed through a hole in the metal wall.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $3,220 Reduced

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) Throughout Facility - On or about January 28, 2016 employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, vinylester gel coat, resin and organic peroxide had not received hazard communication training.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:    (a) Material Storage Room - On or about January 29, 2016 material stored on top storage rack was within the 18 inches minimum vertical clearance of the automatic sprinkler head.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $765 · Current $100 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) Throughout Building - On or about January 28, 2016 employees operating electrical hand trucks that have been modified without the manufacturer's prior written approval.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

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) Lamination, Small Parts Spray Area - On or about January 28, 2016 employees did not have ready access to the electrical panels in case of an emergency.  The electrical panels were covered with plastic shrink wrap and two 55 gallon drums were against the panels.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug, and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug were not visually inspected before use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage, and equipment found damaged or defective was not removed from use until repaired:     (a) Offshore - On or about January 15, 2016 extension cords for the hand held buffers had torn outer insulation throughout the length of the cords.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Lamination RTM - On or about January 27, 2016 Toyota electric hand power cord plug did not have strain relief.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $765 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.    (a) Lamination RTM Resin Transfer Mold - On or about January 27, 2016 a 5 gallon bucket containing scrap gel coat was not labeled.