OSHA Inspection: ALLEN MARINE INC

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  Fabrication area; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; an electrical wire measuring approximately 48 inches in length, leading from an electrical junction box had a receptacle plug attached to an extension cord. Wiring type was boat cable 600V 105 degrees Celsius dry, 75 degrees wet, oil resistant, BC5W2 E67078, LL22035, CSA, AWM, II A/B. Wiring was externally fastened to existing conduit with zip ties. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  Tool Room; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto, three overhead florescent light fixtures located 6 feet 8 inches from the floor were not guarded. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   Shop bay, north exit; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; a 110 volt switch had knockout plugs missing on the left and right sides of the outlet box. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  Shop bay, adjacent to tool room; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; strain relief was not provided for a 480 volt electrical connection cable routed from panel P2, servicing circuits 46, 48, and 50. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  Mechanics shop; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; an orange 25 foot extension cord had damaged to the outer jack insulation in three separate locations. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1517.00 · Current $910.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(2): Welding cable was not free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder was connected.  Shop bay, welding area adjacent to safety office; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that a Miller Arc Welder, Model SRH-444, Stock Number 900750, Serial Number JK535478, electrode holder cable was free of repairs. The electrode cable outer jacket was damaged and covered with electrical tape 6 feet and 6 inches from the end of the cable. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1517.00 · Current $910.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel.  Fabrication area; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; the work rest on a Dewalt 8 inch heavy duty bench grinder, serial number unreadable, was not properly adjusted to a maximum of 1/8 of an inch from the abrasive wheel. The gap between the abrasive wheel and work rest measured 3/8 of an inch. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).    Tool Room; on or about 1 April 2014 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical located in the workplace was readily accessible. Four instances were noted:          a. Sysco Creme Cleanser, 40 ounces.      b. Nautical Ease Inflatable Boat Cleaner, 32 ounce.      c. Rejuvenate Cabinet and Furniture Restorer and Protectant, 16 ounces.      d. Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash, 64 ounces.       This condition exposed employees to irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract, and skin dermatitis hazards.