OSHA Inspection: DRISCOLL BOAT WORKS

Issued

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5387.00 · Current $2155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.74(a)(1): A gangway of not less than 20 inches walking surface of adequate strength, maintained in safe repair and safely secured was not used. If a gangway is not practical, a substantial straight ladder, extending at least 36 inches above the upper landing surface and adequately secured against shifting or slipping was not provided. When conditions are such that neither of gangway nor a straight ladder can be used, a Jacob's ladder meeting the requirements of (d)(1) and (2) were not used.      M/V Moondance: A gangway was not provided for employees to use for access to and egress from the boat during ship repair activities. Employee(s) had to step across a 17-inch opening over the water to gain access to the boat, exposing them to fall and drowning hazards.

Issued

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5387.00 · Current $2155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.77(e): When employees were boarding, leaving, or working from small boats or floats, they were not protected by personal flotation devices meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.158(a).    M/V Moondance: Personal floatation devices (PFDs) were not used by employee(s) installing a dinghy davit on the swim deck of the boat. Employee(s) were not protected from falling into the water and drowning.

Issued

2017-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3232.00 · Current $1293.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not been developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire.    M/V Moondance: A written fire safety plan was not developed and implemented to ensure employees could evacuate to safety in the event of a fire. Employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and/or fire hazards.