OSHA Inspection: BAY HARBOR MARINA INC.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1448.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 18102310N807T156

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.87(e):   The employer did not ensure that facilities for quick-drenching and flushing of the eyes and body were located for immediate emergency use and within close proximity to the operations where the potential exists for an employee to be splashed with a substance that may result in an acute or serious injury:    On or about August 29, 2017, in the mechanic shop, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body where employees are exposed chemicals such as, but not limited to nonane, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, ethylbenzene, solvent naptha, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, oleic acid and sulfuric acid which are included in Crystal Clean 106 Mineral Spirits, Immersion Cleaner and Cold Parts Cleaner, and Marine batteries, during job tasks such as cleaning parts being serviced and adding distilled water to batteries.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1449.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:     On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not establish a written respiratory program for employees required to wear tight fitting air purifying respirators for work such as, but not limited to spray painting, fiberglass repair and gel coat repair on recreational boats.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards for employees exposed to hazards associated with chemical such as, but not limited to Stoddard solvent, styrene, acetone, propane, xylene, titanium dioxide, n-butyl acetate, and methyl ethyl ketone which are  included in Quicksilver enamel spray paint, PPG Essential, Bright White Gel Coat when repairing and painting recreational boats such as but not limited to respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, headaches.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

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:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator for employees required to wear tight fitting full -face air purifying respirators for work such as, but not limited to spray painting, fiberglass repair and gel coat repair on recreational boats.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear tight fitting full-face air purifying respirators for work such as, but not limited to spray painting, fiberglass repair and gel coat repair on recreational boats had been fit tested prior to its use.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not ensure that respirators were stored to protect it from damage, contamination and dust in that a respirator was stored on a shelving unit without protective covering. Employees were required to wear respirators during activities such as, but not limited to spray painting, fiberglass repair and gel coat repair on recreational boats.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400440175021502270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training for employees required to wear tight fitting full-face air purifying respirators for work such as, but not limited to spray painting, fiberglass repair and gel coat repair on recreational boats.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1448.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401030134018102037

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement the elements of a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid, ethanolamine, naphthalene, acetone, Stoddard solvent and styrene, which are included in marine batteries, immersion and cold parts cleaner, crystal clean 106 mineral spirits and gel coat when adding water to batteries, cleaning, painting and repairing recreational boats. Employees were exposed to inhalation and skin contact hazards that could result in health effect such as, but not limited to skin irritation or burns, respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness or nausea.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00401014103013401810

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not create an inventory of all hazardous chemicals present in the facility such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid, ethanolamine, naphthalene, acetone, Stoddard solvent and styrene, which are included in marine batteries, immersion and cold parts cleaner, crystal clean 106 mineral spirits and gel coat.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00401340

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v)    a) On or about August 29, 2017, in the fiberglass shop, the employer did not ensure that containers storing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to acetone which is used for cleaning and painting prep within the facility were labeled or marked with signal words, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer in that a metal drum and plastic spray bottle containing acetone did not have all the required elements on their label.     b) On or about August 29, 2017, in the mechanic shop, the employer did not ensure that a container storing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to gasoline which is used for tasks such as priming carburetors were labeled or marked with signal words, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer in that a squeeze bottle of gasoline did not have any labeling or markings on it.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00401014103013401810

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:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid, ethanolamine, naphthalene, acetone, Stoddard solvent and styrene, which are included in marine batteries, immersion and cold parts cleaner, crystal clean 106 mineral spirits and gel coat when adding water to batteries, cleaning, painting and repairing recreational boats. Employees were exposed to inhalation and skin contact hazards that could result in health effect such as, but not limited to skin irritation or burns, respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness or nausea.

Issued

2017-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00401014103013401810

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about August 29, 2017, the employer did not provide training on hazardous chemicals in an employee's work area such as, but not limited to sulfuric acid, ethanolamine, naphthalene, acetone, Stoddard solvent and styrene, which are included in marine batteries, immersion and cold parts cleaner, crystal clean 106 mineral spirits and gel coat when adding water to batteries, cleaning, painting and repairing recreational boats. Employees were exposed to inhalation and skin contact hazards that could result in health effect such as, but not limited to skin irritation or burns, respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness or nausea.