OSHA Inspection: COASTAL MARITIME STEVEDORING, L.L.C.

Issued

May 22, 2009

Abate by

Jun 18, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,800 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 a crushing hazard:
a.On or about February 19, 2009, at Blunt Island Marine Terminal Dock 33,
while
loading the marine vessel Wasaborg, the employees approached the lifting
device
to attach shackles and wire ropes to the ends of the spreader bar while the
spreader bar arms were still retracting, exposing themselves to the hazard
of
being caught in or struck by the spreader bar.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard
is for employees to stay clear of the spreader bar while it is retracting
or
extending.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE
REQUIRED.TION

Issued

May 22, 2009

Abate by

May 28, 2009