OSHA Inspection: BOAT FLOATER CO.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,300 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 February 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, document and utilized any form of energy control program or procedures (lockout/tag out program) to be used by  employees performing servicing and repair work on a machine or equipment, such as; but not limited, bandsaw(s), iron worker and presshear. Employees are exposed to the hazards associated with uncontrolled energy sources.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Aug 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about January 21, 2021, and at times prior thereto, machine guarding was not in place to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks:   A) Rogers MFG - Presshear #30   B) DVORAK Iron Worker - Model 314

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $780 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4:The employer, having more than 10 employees and a recordable injury, did not maintain OSHA Injury/Illness records as required.  On or about February 24, 2021, and at time prior thereto, the employer did not record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the years 2019, 2020 or 2021.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):   On or about February 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program and did not maintain a complete list of all chemicals found in the workplace.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner, Gumout Jet Spray, Lube-Matic Liquid.