OSHA Inspection: S&T ENT. INC.

Issued

Feb 26, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $6,488 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   a) On Boca Ciega Bay, in vicinity of Stebbins Island, St Petersburg, FL: On or about 08/27/2025, the employer exposed employees to drowning and struck-by hazards in that an employee conducting sea trials during service and maintenance operations can be ejected from the helm position of the boat allowing the boat to continue to operate unmanned.

Issued

Feb 26, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.77(e): When employees were boarding, leaving, or working from small boats or floats, they were not protected by personal flotation devices meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.158(a).   a) On a 2023 Sea Hunt 25BX boat, located on Boca Ciega Bay, in vicinity of Stebbins Island, St Petersburg, FL: On or about 08/27/2025, the employer exposed employees to drowning hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees wore personal floatation devices (PFD) at all times while conducting sea trials during service and maintenance operations.

Issued

Feb 26, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

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.    a) On Boca Ciega Bay, in vicinity of Stebbins Island, St Petersburg, FL: On or about 08/27/2025, the employer exposed employees to drowning and struck by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct a hazard assessment to address the required personal protective equipment to be used by employees while conducting sea trials on the water.

Issued

Feb 26, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,621 · Current $4,635 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.  a) In the maintenance area, located at 4701 95th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708: On or about 08/28/2025, the employer exposed employees operating a Nissan PF02A20V forklift to crush-by and tip over hazards in that, the forks were modified by adding a tow hitch onto the forks without receiving approval from the manufacturer or from a licensed engineer. b) In the maintenance area, located at 4701 95th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708: On or about 08/28/2025, the employer exposed employees operating a Crown C51050-50 forklift to crush-by and tip over hazards in that, the forks were modified by adding a tow hitch onto the forks without receiving approval from the manufacturer or from a licensed engineer

Issued

Feb 26, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $6,488 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.     a) In the maintenance area, located at 4701 95th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708: On or about 08/28/2025, the employer exposed employees to crush-by and struck-by hazards in that, employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks without receiving formal instruction.