OSHA Inspection: GRYPHON TECHNOLOGIES

Issued

2020-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $6747.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii): "Separation and protection." Areas in which flammable liquids were transferred from one tank or container to another container was not separated; and/or drainage or other means was not provided to control spills; and/or adequate natural or mechanical ventilation was not provided as required.  a)    Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, the transfer of Category 2 flammable liquid was not separated from other operations or by an adequate fire resistance while refueling a vessel in the shop.  b)    Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, a 55 gallon plastic container used to transfer a Category 2 flammable liquid to a fuel tank onboard a vessel was not provided with a spill containment during transfer.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $8771.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  a)     Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, the transfer of Category 2 flammable liquid from a 55-gal drum to a fuel tank onboard a vessel was not provided with adequate ventilation. Flammable vapors accumulated near the battery compartment onboard the vessel and flashed when an employee adjusted a fuel pump wire at the battery terminal.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9639.00 · Current $6265.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), was dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected.  a)     Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, a Category 2 flammable liquid was used with a Fill-Rite FR1200C DC fuel transfer pump that was inserted into an opened plastic drum, supported on a wooden pallet, lifted by a forklift and pumped to a metal tank onboard a boat that was not electrically interconnected to the transfer nozzle and tank.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $6747.00 Reduced

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)    Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, a hazard assessment was not conducted to determine the personal protective equipment needed in the event of a flash fire as a result an employee received burns to arms and face.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.