OSHA Inspection: BALBOA BOAT YARD

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1447.00 · Current $1013.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Prospector: On or about January 12, 2026 and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with a medical evaluation before assigning a respirator. This condition potentially exposed employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2894.00 · Current $2026.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.158(b)(4): 90 feet of line was not attached to each ring life buoy.   Balboa Boat Yard, Prospector: On or about January 12, 2026, and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure that both of their life rings had at least 90 feet of rope attached. This potentially exposed employees to drowning hazards.

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.507(b)(1): The portable fire extinguishers and hose systems were not selected, installed, inspected, maintained, and tested by the employer according to NFPA 10-2002 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.  Balboa Boat Yard, Prospector: On or about January 12, 2026, the employer did not ensure that their portable fire extinguishers near the water had their monthly inspections documented. Administrative requirement.