OSHA Inspection: CHARLESTON BOATYARD MARINA

Issued

2018-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1867.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing injuries from a forklift overturning or from the operator falling off the forklift, due to the fact that operator restraint systems (seat belts) provided, were not used by the operator. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is for the employer to effectively enforce the use of the operator restraint systems  during forklift operation.     a) Worksite: While CSHO was inspecting the TCM forklift used at the worksite it was discovered that both male and female seat belt ends were stuck below the operator's seat and metal cover for the batteries was clamped down shut over the belts pinning them in place. They had not been used by the operator.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICAITON IS REQUIRED

Issued

2018-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1867.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).    a) Worksite: A TCM  forklift, was not equipped with a functioning horn.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2018-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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).  a) Workplace: The employer could not provide evidence that a PPE assessment had been conducted at the worksite.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED