OSHA Inspection: SPENCER YACHTS

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,626 · Current $3,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:  Carpentry Shop, Lamination Area:  On or about October 16, 2019, spark producing equipment such as, but not limited to electrical wall outlets, saws and cord and plug routers were located with 20 feet of a flammable spraying area and not separated by a partition.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,626 · Current $3,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  Carpentry Shop Lamination Area and Small Spray Booth Area:  On or about October 16, 2019, spray area walls were not kept as free as practical of flammable and combustible residue buildup.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,626 · Current $3,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about October 16, 2019,  the employer did not establish and maintain a written lockout/tagout program with energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections for machines being used by employees to build custom yachts.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  On or about October 16, 2019,  where lockout and tagout devices are being used to control hazardous energy for repair work on specific machines, the employer did not provide training to all affected employees that included the following elements:       a. Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.       b. Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.       c. All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,626 · Current $3,376 Reduced

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:  On or about October 16, 2019,  the employer did not establish and maintain a hazard communication program (GHS) and employees were not trained on the hazards associated with use of painting and coating chemical products such as, but not limited to xylene, 10%, ethylbenzene, Toluene, 30% and Acetone, 30.0%.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  Breakroom and Boat Hatches:  On or about October 16, 2019, employees were being exposed to potential slip, trip and fall hazards due to a wet floor from numerous roof leaks yet to be repaired from previous hurricane damage and boat hatches without covers or warning signs.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  On or about October 16, 2019, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program to ensure that employees who use 3M Full-face negative pressure respirators to perform spray painting operations on custom boats that describes how the following required worksite procedures well be met:  1. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;     2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;     3. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;     4. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;     5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;     6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;     7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;     8. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and     9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F):   Breakroom:  On or about October 16, 2019, a ventilation fan with red fan blades mounted high on the wall inside the room had an orange flexible cord that was affixed along an adjoining wall and was being used in lieu of fixed and permanent wiring.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 20, 2019

Abate by

Dec 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about October 16, 2019,  the employer did not ensure that a written hazard assessment for personal protective equipment had been conducted for all employees engaged in boat building operations.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED