OSHA Inspection: BATH IRON WORKS

Issued

Feb 21, 2008

Abate by

Jun 23, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

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1)Tools designed to reduce the risk of MSDs.
2)Tool balancers mounted on suspension lines and held by clamps
and/or strong magnets to support the weight of tools when working
on long vertical surfaces.
3)Articulated arms and levers mounted on guard rails of man lifts
which can be used to support the weight of tools.
4)Padded areas on the top rails of man lifts where employees can
rest and brace their arms during the job task.
5)Greater use of the flexible welding/grinding system developed by
in-house workers and engineers.
6)Tool storage holsters on man lifts to provide a place to set tools
close to the work area when alternating between grinding and
gouging tasks or when resting.
7)Where appropriate wrap tools with tape or other coating to
increase the grip or tackiness of the tool handle.  This will reduce
the cold conduction from the tool to the hands and may improve
the coefficient of friction between the hand and tool to reduce tool
slippage.
b)Some examples of administrative controls include:
1)Develop an evaluation protocol for new tools which should
consider the tool's weight, vibration, center of gravity (tool
balance when used), torque, durability, costs, maintenance, life-
cycle, ability to conduct cold to the hand, handle size, shape,
alignment, and composition (manufacturers are likely to have much
of this information).
a.All tools should be evaluated by the same criteria.
b.Periodic tool evaluations should be conducted to identify
patterns in tool usage to screen out tools that do not meet
the performance and ergonomic features.
2)Develop and implement a tool management and maintenance
program which:
a.Tracks tool usage (i.e., sign out, sign in, tool maintenance
cycle time, etc.) to determine when tools need to be turned
in for maintenance.
b.Develop a preventive maintenance cycle that tracks time
usage of tools (for example, a tool timer) and assures that
tool vibration is maintained per the manufacturers'
recommendations.
c.Evaluate and implement vibration isolating or reducing
techniques.  Mass, vibration counter balancing, damping
and preventive maintenance of worn out tool mechanical
features (i.e., veins, bearings) should be considered.
c)Some examples of work practice controls include:
1)Minimize the amount of time and weight that tools must be
manually supported, especially when held out and away from the
body.
2)Evaluate the current method of sequencing work within the
process.  When possible, obstructions should not be placed in
rooms, compartments, or chambers until the end of the process.
3)Work-rotation schedules, based on task evaluation, to minimize the
amount of time spent performing hazardous tasks such as, but not
limited to:
a.Using pneumatic power tools;
b.Supporting tool weight, especially over head or out and
away from the body;
c.Controlling powered tools especially overhead or out and
away from the body;
d.Awkward body postures, such as reaching under, around,
or behind items such as pipes, vents, or other obstructions.
4)Implement a conditioning and rotation schedule for new
employees, injured employees returning to the job, and/or
employees returning from leave or other absences.
d)Some examples of personal protective equipment include:
1)Appropriately sized gloves that provide warmth, performance and
function, including an appropriate coefficient of friction to improve
hand grip of tools.
2)Gloves with anti-vibration characteristics to help reduce vibration-
related musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
Work Site Analysis
Work site analysis including the development and use of ergonomic
evaluation
tools and employee questionnaires.
1)Work site analysis conducted by persons with the appropriate education,
training and experience to identify and evaluate ergonomic stressors,
personal protective equipment, and engineering, administrative and work
practice controls needed for abatement.
2)Work site analysis including a job analysis of all tasks and workplace
procedures to identify all ergonomic stressors and the body part(s)
affected.
Training And Education
1)General ergonomic training addressing the risk factors that can lead to
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the signs and symptoms of MSDs, and
how to prevent the occurrence of MSDs including the use of personal
protective equipment, engineering, administrative, and work practice
controls.
2)Task specific training addressing the hazards associated with the tasks
each employee performs.
3)Development of metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of training in
understanding and preventing MSDs.  These metrics include the
understanding of causes and prevention methods for MSDs.4)Retraining
performed at least annually and as operations change.
5)Additional training for managers and employee representatives who have
the day to day responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the company's
ergonomics activities. The additional training should be sufficient to
assure
competency in the oversight and control of the work within their areas of
responsibility.
6)Training conducted by persons with appropriate education, training and
experience.

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 6, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Current $3,500

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 23, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 23, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Current $1,600

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 18, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,300 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 18, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 23, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 6, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,300 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 6, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Jan 2, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 18, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Current $1,600

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Jan 2, 2008

Penalty

Initial $55,000 · Current $50,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $7,000 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 impalement hazards from unguarded studs, threaded rods and
angle iron:
a)Hull 502, Engineering Log Office - Angle iron and three 2 inch pieces of
straight
iron were protruding 4 inches and 3 inches.
b)Hull 502, Array 4 - Four 1/2 inch studs were protruding 4 inches above
the
walking surface.
c)Assembly Building, 504-214, Lower Floor Level - Horizontal studs were not
covered.
d)Assembly Building, 504-145 - Vertical and horizontal studs were not
covered.
e)Pre-Outfit 2 Building, Hull 503, Unit 143, Lower Level, IC Gyro #1 - Two
1/2
inch threaded studs protruding 3 7/8 inches above the walking surface; six
1 1/2
inch angle iron protruding 5 inches above the walking surface and two 2
inch flat
angle iron protruding 5 inches above the walking surface.
f)Pre-Outfit 2 Building, Hull 503, Unit 145, Main Deck Level, Repair 2
(1-94-1-A)
- Two 1/2 inch threaded studs protruding 4 inches above the walking
surface.
These two studs had rubber covers on them but the studs had worn through
the
rubber and the studs protruded about 3/4 inch through the caps.
g)Pre-Outfit 2 Building, Hull 503, Unit 145, Main Deck Level, Ships Store
(1-96-2-
Q) - One 1/2 inch threaded stud protruded 4 inches above the walking
surface.
h)Pre-Outfit 2 Building, Hull 503 (MegaUnit 2), Unit 333, Mid-Level, Store
Room
(SD #2) - Three 2 inch by 2 inch angle iron protruding 6 1/2 inches above
the
walking surface and two 2 inch flat iron protruding 4 3/4 inches above the
walking surface.
i)Pre-Outfit 2 Building, Hull 503 (MegaUnit 2), Unit 333, Top Level, Frame
370,
Port side - Two 1/2 inch threaded studs protruding 1/2 inch above the
walking
surface.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would
be to
install styrofoam blocks over the protrusions, which will reduce the
likelihood of
puncture wounds to the head, body, and limbs.
Your company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational
Safety and Health
Standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 308179266, Citation
Number
1, Item Number 1, issued on 09/21/05.

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $9,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $9,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $50,000 · Current $35,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $500

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $17,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $15,000 · Current $10,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $17,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $9,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 8, 2007

Penalty

Initial $50,000 · Current $35,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 8, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 8, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 5, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

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Dec 6, 2007

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Nov 30, 2007

Abate by

Dec 5, 2007