OSHA Inspection: PIER 7 MARINA, LLC

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,086 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 April 27, 2017, employees were using the Taylor Forklift with approximately 144 inch fork pockets to move cradles around without knowing the true capacity of the forklift there by exposing employees to struck by or crushing hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,086 Reduced

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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:     On or about May 2, 2017, the employer did not conduct monthly running rope inspections with a written certification record for the 35 ton Marine Travel Lift, Model #35BFM.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 May 4, 2017, On or about May 4, 2017, the employer did not conduct a complete inspection of the Bantam Hydraulic crane, Model # S 688, S/N 8006269 at least annually. The Batam crane was used to install a sail boat mast there by exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 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 May 4, 2017, the employer did not conduct monthly inspections and did not maintain signed inspection records for critical items on the Bantam Hydraulic crane, Model # S 688, S/N 8006269. The Batam crane was used to install a sail boat mast there by exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    On or about May 2, 2017, a Craftsman  1/4 HP abrasive wheel bench grinder, was not provided with a work rest for the abrasive wheel on the right side of grinder there by exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:   a. On or about May 2, 2017, a Craftsman  1/4 HP abrasive wheel bench grinder, was not provided with a tongue guard for the abrasive wheel on the right side of grinder there by exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  b. On or about May 2, 2017, a Wilton 8" abrasive wheel bench grinder, was not provided with a tongue guard for the abrasive wheel on the right side of grinder there by exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):       a. On or about April 4, 2017, in the cutting room, the employer did not provide guarding around pulleys on the Delta Band Saw.  Employees operated the Delta band saw to cut wood there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.    b. On or about April 18, 2017, in the cutting room, the employer did not provide guarding around pulleys on the Craftsman Band Saw.  Employees operated the Craftsman band saw to cut mainly plastic and occasionally aluminum there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.       c. On or about April 25, 2017, in the mechanics room, the employer did not provide guarding around pulleys on the outboard motor test tank.  Employees use the test tank to check the operation and make adjustments to small outboard boat motors there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a. On or about April 4, 2017, in the cutting room, the employer did not provide guarding around a vertical belt on the Delta Band Saw.  Employees operated the Delta band saw to cut wood there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.    b. On or about April 18, 2017, in the cutting room, the employer did not provide guarding around an incline belt on the Craftsman Band Saw.  Employees operated the Craftsman band saw to cut mainly plastic and occasionally aluminum there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:     On or about April 25, 2017, in the mechanics room, the employer did not provide guarding around a horizontal belt on the outboard motor test tank.  Employees use the test tank to check the operation and make adjustments to small outboard boat motors there by exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:     On or About May 2, 2017, in the mechanical room, electrical room, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that work space in front of two electrical panels was used for storage of items such as mop and mop buckets, vacuum cleaner, and broom.  Employer did not provide and maintain sufficient access could hinder the ready and safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,086 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire.     On or about May 2, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement an adequate fire safety plan that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure employees safety in the event of a fire. Significant fire hazards include but are not limited to: flammable gas, hazardous chemicals, fuel vapors from boats in storage, storage of marine batteries, and combustible materials.