OSHA Inspection: TBM ASSOCIATES LLC

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a. On or about December 6, 2016, in the Rag Man Shop the exit leading out of the building was not marked by a sign reading "Exit".    b. On or about December 6, 2016, in the boat storage area the exit door leading to the tractor shop was not marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.    On or about December 6, 2016, employees were using Harlo HC 5600 forklift Model # 85594, S/N 64043 with approximately 112 inch fork pockets to move equipment and supplies without knowing the true capacity of the forklift there by exposing employees to struck by or crushing hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): Crane(s) with more than one hoisting unit did not have the rated load marked on each hoisting unit or load block:     a. On or about November 28, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina employees used the 20 ton Kleeco Travel-Lift, Model #SP400H, S/N 0183ZH to move a 25 foot Catalina Sailboat out of the water and did not have rated load markings on each hoisting unit or load block exposing employees to struck against, struck by, caught between or under hazards.    b. On or about December 6, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina employees used the 25 ton Marine Travelift, Model #25 AMG, S/N 9641066 to move a 41 foot Chris Craft boat out of the water and did not have rated load markings on each hoisting unit or load block exposing employees to struck against, struck by, caught between or under hazards.    c. On or about November 28, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina employees used the 60 ton Marine Travelift, Model #60 AMO, S/N 1605979  to move a 45 foot wooden troller out of the water and did not have rated load markings on each hoisting unit or load block exposing employees to struck against, struck by, caught between or under hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:     a. On or about December 6, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina, did not conduct monthly running rope inspections with a written certification record for the 20 ton Kleeco Travel-Lift, Model #SP400H, S/N 0183ZH.    b. On or about December 6, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina, did not conduct monthly running rope inspections with a written certification record for the 25 ton Marine Travelift, Model #25 AMG, S/N 9641066.    c. On or about December 6, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina, did not conduct monthly running rope inspections with a written certification record for the 60 ton Marine Travelift, Model #60 AMO, S/N 1605979.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(c)(2): The cab(s) of truck crane(s) were not provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures, which was easily visible to the operator while seated at the control:    On or about December 5, 2016, employees used the Toledo Beach Marina Boom Truck to finish pulling dock poles and were not provided with a legible load rating chart that was visible to the operator while at the controls thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:    On or about December 9, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina, the employer did not ensure that at least quarterly inspections were being conducted as per the manufacturer on the Toledo Beach Marina Boom Truck thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Abate by

Feb 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6): Monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) were not provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes:  On or about December 9, 2016, Toledo Beach Marina, the employer did not ensure monthly inspections were being conducted with a written certification record for critical items on the Boom Truck thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 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:     Toledo Beach Marina, the employer used flexible cable as a substitute for fixed wiring there by exposing employees to an electrical hazard. Specifically:    a. On or about December 6, 2016, in the Rag Man shop, flexible cord was used to power a 4 way outlet which provided power to a light fixture on the exterior of the building above the entrance door and provided power to a surge protector used to power various items in the Rag Man shop.    b. On or about December 6, 2016, in the Rag Man shop, flexible cord was used to power 30 amp circuit mounted on the wall which provided power to a recreation vehicle within the building.