OSHA Inspection: MT. HOPE MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

Apr 7, 2003

Abate by

Apr 10, 2003

Penalty

Initial $188 · Current $188

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 the following: On  26 March, 2003, an employee was exposed
to the hazards
of broken bones or being knocked off the barge while performing work
duties around and
adjacent to the unprotected swing radius of the Koehring 1066 excavator
that was doing a
dredging operation.The hazard can be abated by, but not limited to, a
program including the
following criteria: 1. Prevent employee access to the swing radius of the
excavator when
employees are working in close proximity. This may be accomplished through
the use of
barricades, warning lines, or a lookout person stationed adjacent to the
hazardous location. 2.
Train all employees in the hazards involved with material handling
equipment and the use of
good safety practices. 3. Enforce and document the above procedures.