OSHA Inspection: NV MARINA, LLC

Issued

Apr 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,585 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 explosion and fire hazards:  (a) On or about October 25, 2024, at 4470 Ravenwood Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, employees fueling a boat were exposed to explosion and fire hazards.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to ensure all personnel are removed from the boat before fueling except the fueling attendant(s).

Issued

Apr 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,585 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat:  (a) On or about October 25, 2024, at 4470 Ravenwood Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, employees were exposed to explosion and fire hazards when fueling a boat and the employer did not ensure that all potential ignition sources were eliminated or controlled.

Issued

Apr 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $10,427 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a) On or about October 25, 2024, at 4470 Ravenwood Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the employer did not implement its written hazard communication program for employees exposed to explosion and fire hazards when fueling a boat with petroleum gasoline.

Issued

Apr 25, 2025

Abate by

Oct 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  (a) On or about October 25, 2024, at 4470 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the employer did not ensure that all personnel were informed of and understood the proper procedures to follow, and the hazards associated with fueling a boat with flammable liquid.