OSHA Inspection: COLLINS MARINE

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Warehouse Crib - On or about 7/7/16, an emergency eyewash station was not provided for employees who work with On & Off Hull & Bottom Cleaner, containing corrosive materials including hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l):    a) Throughout establishment - On or about 7/7/16, employees operate powered industrial trucks, including Taylor Machine Works Model TSE-76 8500lb capacity, to move boats in and out of the marina, around the boat yard and storage warehouse.  The employer did not ensure that each operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) Boat Maintenance Area - On or about 7/7/16, the cord used to energize a Makita 9217 SPC hand sander/buffer had cuts and abrasions on it, exposing employees to a potential shock hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Boat Maintenance Area - On or about 7/7/16, the cord which energized a Makita 9217 SPC hand sander/buffer was missing a ground prong.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/7/16, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, On & Off Hull & Bottom Cleaner (containing hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid) and mineral spirits.    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:    1.    Labeling and other forms of warning;  2.    Safety Data Sheets AND;  3.    Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED  3

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into the workplace:  a) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/7/16, employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, On & Off Hull & Bottom Cleaner (containing hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid) and mineral spirits were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of  1.    The requirements of this section; 2.    Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3.    The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety        Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1.    Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work        area. 2.    The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3.    The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,         procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4.    The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data        Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate haard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED