OSHA Inspection: CHARLESTON BOATYARD MARINA

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1705.00 · Current $1023.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(g)(9): Fire extinguisher(s) having a minimum approved classification of A, B, C were not provided and located so as to be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, or lubrication or service room:  a) Fueling station east end of the worksite: There was no fully accessible portable fire extinguisher near the fueling station consisting of a 250 gallon gasoline tank and a 250 gallon diesel fuel tank.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1705.00 · Current $1023.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(2)(i): The employer did not identify a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) to perform medical evaluations using a medical questionnaire or an initial medical examination that obtained the same information as the medical questionnaire:  a)Worksite: Employees required to wear respirators at the job had not received a medical examination nor was a medical questionnaire generated that could be reviewed by a physician or other qualified medical professional.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  (a) West side of the exterior of the Accounting Office: A flight of stairs consisting of 4 risers running from outside the office to a wooden deck leading to the Parts and Service Building, was not equipped with a handrail on the open side.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) South end of the Parts and Service Building: The exit door leading to the outside of the building was not marked with a visible sign marked "Exit".  b)  West end of the Parts and Service Building: The exit door leading to the outside of the building was not marked with a visible sign marked "Exit".  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Southeast corner of the Parts Room: A door in the back of the room had been taken out of service by the employer due to the demolition of a concrete dock on the other side of the door. There was a lighted "Exit" sign above the door which may lead others to think it was an active Exit Door. There was no signage stating that it was no longer an exit.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) Worksite: A 3M full facepiece respirator used by an employee to apply fiberglass to boat bottoms had not been properly stored. The respirator was found to be dirty, misshaped and was covered in scratches.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.  a) Worksite: Employees who used respirators on a voluntary basis had not been provided with information covering appendix D.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED