OSHA Inspection: SCREAMING EAGLE BOATS, LLC.

Issued

2018-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $831.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite procedures when tight fitting elastomeric respirators were required to be worn. The program shall include the following provisions: Procedures for selecting respirators  Medical evaluations  Fit testing procedures  Procedures for proper use  Procedures and schedules for cleaning disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators  Training of employees in the respiratory hazards  Training in the putting on and removing respirators  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with unsaturated polyester resin and styrene when applying the polyester gel coat and vinyl ester resin such as, but not limited to, irritation to the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract.

Issued

2018-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a) Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not conduct an evaluation to determine the respiratory hazards associated with applying unsaturated polyester gel coat. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with applying the polyester gel coat such as, but not limited to, irritation to the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract.       b) Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not conduct an evaluation to determine the respiratory hazards associated with applying vinyl ester resin to adhere fiberglass sheets. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with styrene such as, but not limited to, eyes, nose, throat, and skin irritation.

Issued

2018-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not provide medical evaluation for those employees who were required to wear tight fitting full face elastomeric respirators during the application of polyester gel coat and vinyl ester resin. Employees were exposed to pulmonary and cardiovascular stresses.

Issued

2018-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    a) Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not fit test those employees who were required to wear tight fitting full face elastomeric respirators during the application of polyester gel coat and vinyl ester resin. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with unsaturated polyester resin and styrene when applying the polyester gel coat and vinyl ester resin such as, but not limited to, irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, and gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.

Issued

2018-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) Screaming Eagle Boats located at 227 Water Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio; On or about January 18, 2018 the employer did not develop and implement the elements of a written hazard communication program. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with unsaturated polyester resin and styrene when applying the polyester gel coat and vinyl ester resin such as, but not limited to, irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, and gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.