OSHA Inspection: ARMSTRONG MARINE, INC.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,775 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:    On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not ensure that data plate and markings on the yellow Hyster forklift was maintained in a legible fashion:        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 April 5, 2017, the employer did not ensure that all Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) operators were trained, evaluated and certified on the safety and proper use of such equipment.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition:   On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not ensure that the Yellow Hyster and the Orange Toyota Forklifts, which were in need of repair due to none functioning back lights and worn out rear tires, were taken out of service until restored to a safe operating condition.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,331 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:    On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not ensure that two 6,000 lbs. (3 ton) overhead cranes were periodically inspected at least once every 12 months.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,775 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    Wood Fabrication Shop Area:  On or about 04/05/2017, the employer did not ensure that an Delta Table saw was properly guarded at the point of operation while cutting wood to prevent contact with the saw blade.      CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,775 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):    Fabrication Shop Area: On or about April 05, 2017, a Baldor bench grinder was being operated without a safety guard on one of the two grinding wheel sides thereby exposing the spindle end, nut and flange projection.      ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Fabrication Shop Area: On or about April 05, 2017, the work rest adjustment on one side of the Baldor bench grinder was set beyond the maximum opening of one eight inch while other side work rest was missing.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   Fabrication Shop Area: On or about April 05, 2017, the tongue guard adjustment on a Baldor bench grinder was set beyond the maximum opening of one fourth inch on one side while the other side was missing a tongue.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,331 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    Fabrication Shop Area:  On or about April 5, 2017, an orange extension cord supplying power to a DeWalt Chop Saw being used by employees to cut wood and other materials had a missing ground pin.      CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,775 Reduced

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29 CFR 1915.12(d)(2): The employer shall ensure that each employee who enters a confined space, enclosed space, or other areas with dangerous atmospheres is trained to elements outlined in sections (i)-(vii):    Boat Construction:  On or about April 05, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in activities on board vessels such, but not limited to solvent cleaning, painting, welding operations and installing electrical and mechanical components while inside enclosed spaces were trained and certified on the following required elements prior to entering a confined space:    1.) Recognize the characteristics of the confined space;  2.) Anticipate and be aware of the hazards that may be faced during entry;  3.) Recognize the adverse health effects that may be caused by the exposure to a hazard;  4.) Understand the physical signs and reactions related to exposures to such hazards;  5.) Know what personal protective equipment is needed for safe entry into and exit from the space;  6.) Use personal protective equipment; and  7.) Where necessary, be aware of the presence and proper use of barriers that may be needed to protect an entrant from hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,772 Reduced

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29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2):    HRT2 Paddle Boat:  On or about April 5, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet due to an unguarded 4 foot gap between the ladder landing and guard rails while accessing at the bow section of the vessel to perform boating building operations such as, but not limited to painting, mechanical installations and other construction activities.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.38(a):  The emergency action plan required by 29 CFR 1910.157(a) or (b) when the employer has elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire emergency, or required by 29 CFR 1910.160(c)(1), did not cover the designated actions that the employer or employees must take to ensure employee safety from the fire and other emergencies:  On or about April 05, 2017, the employer did not ensure a written emergency action evacuation plan was developed and implemented that covered the actions employees are to take in the event of an emergency.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about April 05, 2017, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard assessment for personal protective equipment had been conducted for all employees engaged in boat building operations.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  Fabrications Shop:  On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in the voluntary use of 3M 8511 filtering facepiece type respirators for nuisance dust generated by job tasks such as, but not limited to wood cutting and grinding were provided with the information in Appendix D.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    Outside Paint Room Area:  On or about December 20, 2016, oxygen and argon compressed gas cylinders were stored free standing against a wall unsecured and subject to being knocked over by employees and forklift operation.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about April 5, 2017, a double duplex 220 volt outlet mounted on column #B2 had a broken cover.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about April 05, 2017, the employer did not maintain a hazard communication program and employees were not trained on the hazards associated with use of chemical components such as, but not limited to Ethyl Alcohol 43.2%, Methyl Alcohol 52.3%, Acetone 100% and Denatured Alcohol 100%.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED