OSHA Inspection: VECO INTERNATIONAL INC

Issued

Aug 28, 1989

Abate by

Sep 5, 1989

Penalty

Initial $490 · Current $300 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 palce 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
the hazard of fire and explosion:
a) On the vessel "New ERA" located in Hump Cove, Resurrection Bay, AK
on August 3, 1989, the wiring for an electric gasoline pump was not
appropriate for a Class 1 Division 1 location; specifically an
orange extension cord entered unprotected through the threaded
conduit-port in the bottom of the provide power.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method for abatement of
the hazard is to ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment used to
dispense gasoline complies with National Electric Code, Article 501 for
Class 1 Division 1 areas.

Issued

Aug 28, 1989

Abate by

Sep 5, 1989

Penalty

Initial $490 · Current $245 Reduced

Issued

Aug 28, 1989

Abate by

Sep 5, 1989