OSHA Inspection: BLUEWATER SPORTFISHING BOATS INC.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,183 · Current $2,510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(v):  Unless otherwise specified in this section, mobile ladder stands and platforms with a top step height of 4 feet (1.2 m) or above did not have handrails with a vertical height of 29.5 inches (75 cm) to 37 inches (94 cm), measured from the front edge of a step (NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (e)(1)(v) OF THIS SECTION: Removable gates or non-rigid members, such as chains, may be used instead of handrails in special-use applications.)    On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 4'-4" while accessing a boat hull with a mobile ladder stand that lacked handrails.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,183 · Current $2,510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected:      On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to a fire hazard while residual resin (DCPD Laminating Resin), contained in a 55-gallon drum was transferred to another drum without being electrically interconnected.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $3,346 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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):    On or about 4/5/2017, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to struck and caught by hazards while operating a powered industrial truck (i.e. TCM Model FCG25F9, Maximum load 4600 lbs) without being trained and/or evaluated.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $3,346 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:     On or about 4/5/2017, at the finishing department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while using a fan which lacked of a ground prong on its attachment plug.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, an electrical extension cord lacked of strain relief at the female end attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about 4/5/2017, at the above addressed worksite, the employer did not make sure that equipment was inspected before use resulting in employees' exposure to electrical hazards, as evidenced by, among other conditions; fans that lacked of a ground prong on its attachment plug and/or had cord with broken outer insulation were used at the finishing department; a saw had been used with its cord outer insulation broken at the finishing department; and an electrical extension cord lacked of strain relief at the female end attachment plug at the laminating department.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,365 · Current $5,856 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about 4/5/2017, at the finishing department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a sanding machine that lacked guards on in-running rolls.    Bluewater Sportfishing Boats Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 497598, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/24/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2901 Industrial Avenue 3, Fort Pierce, FL 34946.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $782 · Current $469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, exits were not marked exposing employees working in the area to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a pendant control box for a hoisting mechanism whose push button were not marked.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Abate by

Jul 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department, frequent inspections of a crane were not conducted for identifying defects, including but not limited to; missing latches and/or deformations of hooks, and/or excessive wear of operating components.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:   On or about 4/5/2017, at the finishing department of the above addressed worksite, an air hose was repaired with tape, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 16, 2017

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:  On or about 4/5/2017, at the lamination department of the above addressed worksite, an electrical panel board was blocked, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.