OSHA Inspection: DRAGNET FISHERIES CO INC

Issued

1998-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2275.00 · Current $1138.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 in that employees
were exposed to flammable liquids or gases that were stored or in use at
the immediate area:
(a)At the fuel dock area -  There were fire extinguishers that were not
inspected or
maintained and documented at least monthly.  Dragnet Fisheries Co. Inc.
provide
petroleum services to the local commercial fishermen, the employer is
required
to have adequate fire extinguisher in number and suitable for the hazard.
These
extinguishers shall be located in the immediate area where containers
containing
flammable liquids or gases are stored or in use.  Such extinguishers shall
be ready
for use at all times.
One feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to maintain and
inspect the fire extinguishers at least monthly and document the
inspections.

Issued

1998-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $650.00 · Current $325.00 Reduced