OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,860 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the components of the lifting devices fail.  a) At Fair Point Marina, 14990 West Bay Rd, Fair Haven NY - Near the edge of the bay. On or about 4/26/2023, employees were using a spreader bar that was rusted and did not have the rated load capacity markings or manufacturer's markings. The spreader bar was attached below the hook of a crane and used to hoist and lower dock sections into the bay exposing employees to struck by hazards.  Among other feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to:  1. Mark the rated load capacity on the device in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B30.20 -2013, section 20-1.2. 2. Purchase a spreader that has the manufacturer's markings and rated load capacity on the device in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,  ASME B30.20 -2013, section 20-1.2.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,860 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(14): The employer did not ensure that sling(s) used had affixed and legible identification markings:  a) At Fair Point Marina, 14990 West Bay Rd, Fair Haven NY - Near the edge of the bay. On or about 4/26/2023, employees were hoisting and placing dock sections in the water. The steel chains and wire rope slings attached to a spreader bar, that was being used to hoist and lower dock sections, did not have affixed and legible identification markings including, but not limited to the rated load capacity markings or manufacturer's markings - exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1): The employer did not ensure that the Alloy steel chain sling(s) used had permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  a) At Fair Point Marina, 14990 West Bay Rd, Fair Haven NY - Near the edge of the bay. On or about 4/26/2023, employees were hoisting and placing dock sections in the water. The chains attached to a spreader bar that was being used to hoist and lower dock sections did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity or reach exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that the wire rope sling(s) used had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and did not indicate the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one.  a) At Fair Point Marina, 14990 West Bay Rd, Fair Haven NY - Near the edge of the bay. On or about 4/26/2023, employees were hoisting and placing dock sections in the water. The wire rope slings attached to a spreader bar that was being used to hoist and lower dock sections did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity or reach exposing employees to struck by hazards.