OSHA Inspection: DRUMMOND ISLAND YACHT HAVEN INC.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4346.00 · Current $1324.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about May 8, 2017, in the saw mill building and on the dock, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body where employees are exposed to corrosive material such as but not limited to sulfuric acid which is included in battery acid, during job task such as adding distilled water to batteries, filling batteries with sulfuric acid and installing batteries in recreational boats.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4346.00 · Current $1324.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer did not develop and implement the elements of a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals:    a) On or about March 8, 2017, an employee was exposed to sulfuric acid which is included in battery fluid acid during job tasks such as adding battery fluid to power sports batteries. Employees were exposed to eye/skin contact hazards that could result in health effects such as skin irritation or severe burns.      b) On or about May 8, 2017, an employee was exposed to sulfuric acid which is included in marine batteries during job tasks such as adding distilled water to batteries. Employees were exposed to eye/skin contact hazards that could result in health effects such as skin irritation or severe burns.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1080143023102590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    On or about May 11, 2017, the employer did not create an inventory of all hazardous chemicals present in the facility such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, xylene, and ethyl benzene which are contained in battery fluid, muriatic acid, and Interlux solvent 216.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) On or about March 8, 2017, the employer did not train employees on the hazardous chemicals used in their work area such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid which is contained in battery fluid acid used during job tasks such as adding battery fluid to power sports batteries. Employees were exposed to eye/skin contact hazards that could result in health effects such as skin irritation or severe burns.    b) On or about May 8, 2017, the employer did not train employees on the hazardous chemicals in their work area such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid which is contained in marine batteries during job tasks such as adding distilled water to batteries. Employees were exposed to eye/skin contact hazards that could result in health effects such as skin irritation or severe burns.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4346.00 · Current $1341.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b): The employer did not assess its work activity to determine whether there were hazards present, which necessitate the employee's use of personal protective equipment.      a) On or about March 8, 2017, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if PPE, such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves or aprons are necessary for employees that handle chemicals, such as sulfuric acid which is contained in battery fluid acid used during job tasks such as adding battery fluid to power sports batteries.      b) On or about May 8, 2017, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if PPE, such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves or aprons are necessary for employees that handle chemicals, such as sulfuric acid which is included in marine batteries, during job task such as adding distilled water to batteries.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.153(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye or face protection where there were exposures to eye or face hazards caused by flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid, caustic liquids, gases, vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On or about March 8, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate face protection such as face shields when employees were exposed to sulfuric acid which is contained in battery fluid acid used during job tasks such as adding battery fluid to power sports batteries.   b) On or about May 8, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate face protection such as face shields when employees were exposed to sulfuric acid which is included in marine batteries, during job task such as adding distilled water to batteries.

Issued

2017-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.157(a): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects.   a)      On or about March 8, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate hand protection and protective clothing such as acid resistant gloves and aprons when employees were exposed to sulfuric acid which is contained in battery fluid acid used during job tasks such as adding battery fluid to power sports batteries.     b)      On or about May 8, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate hand protection and protective clothing such as acid resistant gloves and aprons when employees were exposed to sulfuric acid which is included in marine batteries, during job task such as adding distilled water to batteries.