OSHA Inspection: BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2004

Abate by

Apr 7, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $938 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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: Rolling a manlift overboard on a
barge with
unguarded edges.
a)  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is
to ensure that the edges of open deck type barges are guarded in
accordance with CFR
1918.65(h)(10) which states: When lift trucks or other mechanically
powered vehicles are
being operated on open deck type barges, the edges of the barges shall be
guarded by
railings, sideboards, timbers, or other means sufficient to prevent
vehicles from rolling
overboard.
Disclaimers:
1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases.
3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Apr 1, 2004

Abate by

Apr 7, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $938 Reduced