OSHA Inspection: RUDY MARINE, INC.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Abate by

Oct 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2): The employer did not develop and implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with sections i and ii of this paragraph (c)(2) for employees who chose to wear respirators where respirator use was not required:    a) Lewes/Wilmington, DE site -   On or about May 26, 2016 employees voluntarily wearing half-face and full-face respirators were not provided with Appendix D as required in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i).    b) Lewes/Wilmington, DE site -  On or about May 26, 2016, where employees voluntarily wear half-face and full-face respirators, the employer failed to establish and implement elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and provide that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user as required in paragraph 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii).

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Abate by

Oct 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  a) Lewes, DE site - On or about May 26, 2016 and at times prior and since, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards in the work place that exposed his employees to silica sand and chemical products such as, gel-coating, quick clear, vinyl cleaners, mold release thinner [e.g. styrene] and star-brite deck cleaner.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    Lewes DE. Site - On or about May 26, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards created by the use of damaged and tattered slings to lift and transport boats with powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  Lewes, DE. - On or about May 26, 2016, slings were not inspected prior to use each day for damage or defects, in that the slings used to lift and carry boats were ripped and tattered.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Abate by

Oct 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Lewes, DE site - On or about May 26, 2016 the employer failed to develop or implement, a site specific program for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemical products used in the work place, including but not limited to gel-coating, quick clear, vinyl cleaners, mold release thinner [e.g. styrene] and star-brite deck cleaner.    NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1. Labeling and other forms of warning  2. Safety Data Sheets  3. Employee information and training    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Abate by

Oct 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or defaced but, if lost, removed, or defaced, shall be replaced by the owner or his agent:   a) Lewes, DE site - On or about May 26, 2016, the approved load rating for the storage area located above the office space was not supplied or affixed.

Issued

Sep 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   a) Lewes, DE. site- On or about May 26, 2016, and at times prior and since, employees operating a propane powered industrial truck did not the complete training and evaluation required in paragraph (l).   Abatement Note:    Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.