OSHA Inspection: DHOCHIN SPACE COAST LLC

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4034.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that guardrails met the requirement that midrails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface.  a) On or about December 28, 2023, at the loft area in the shop, employees handling merchandise were exposed to an approximate 9 foot fall hazard, in that the mid rails were not installed as part of the guardrail system.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a) On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpenter shop, the employer did not conduct a PPE Hazard assessment, for the various tasks being performed at the site for drilling, milling, cutting, sanding, and material handling.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not provide protective eyewear for employees who required prescription glasses.    a) On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpenter shop, an employee was exposed to eye injuries when protective eyewear was not provided for an employee who requires prescription glasses while performing various tasks such as drilling, milling, and cutting using fiberglass materials.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  a) a)	On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpenter shop, employees were exposed to foot injuries while performing various tasks such as, but not limited to, drilling, milling, cutting, sanding, and material handling, in that, the use of foot protective was not enforced.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3227.00 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:   a)	On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpenter shop, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the guard was not installed on the Table Saw, Model Rockwell/Unisaw while cutting wood.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  a) On or about December 28, 2023,  at the carpentry shop: employees were exposed to eye and embolism hazards, in that compressed air hoses with 80 PSI were used for cleaning surfaces and dust from themselves.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $906.00 · Current $453.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.  a) On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpenter shop, employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that the emergency door was obstructed with trash bins and cleaning tools inside of the building and outside of the building with door panels.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   a. On or about December 28, 2023,  at the carpentry shop: employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that the employer did not conduct an evaluation of powered industrial truck operators every three years.

Issued

2024-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   a) On or about December 28, 2023, at the carpentry shop: employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that the employer did not certify that each operator had been trained to operate Powered Industrial Trucks to move and lift door panels and other merchandise.