OSHA Inspection: PACIFIC STEVEDORING SERVICES

Issued

Dec 28, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     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 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 _________.      a) At Star Kist Dock in Betty C fishing vessel, the bow fish well: On September 14, 2011 and at times thereto, employees inside the fish well of the vessel were exposed to ammonia gas when the metal fish basket for unloading fish slipped and damaged the refrigeration coils releasing the gas.       Under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(1), facilities, including anhydrous ammonia facilities of any size, have a general duty to prevent releases, and to minimize the consequences of accidental releases which do occur.  Implementing best practices helps facilities to comply with this law.

Issued

Dec 28, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(b):     First aid. A first aid kit shall be available at or near each vessel being worked. At least one person holding a valid first aid certificate, such as is issued by the Red Cross or other equivalent organization, shall be available to render first aid when work is in progress.    a)	Star Kist Dock and Betty C vessel, bow storage well:  On September 14, 2001 and at times prior thereto, no employee was certifed and available to render first aid to the workers who were exposed to ammonia gas in the fish well.

Issued

Dec 28, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.100(b):     Elements. The following elements, at a minimum, 1918.100(b)(1) - (b)(6), shall be included in the plan:      a)	Star Kist Dock and Betty C vessel, bow fish well: On September 14, 2011 and at times thereto, employees who were unloading fish from the fish well were exposed to ammonia gas but were not protected by an emergency action plan.

Issued

Dec 28, 2011

Abate by

Jan 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $536 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2):     Basic requirement at the end of each calendar year, employer must create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log;    a)	Star Kist Dock and Betty C vessel, bow fish well:  On September 14, 2001 and at times prior thereto, employer did not create an annual summary (OSHA 300A) for injury and illness record for the last 3 previous years 2008, 2009 and 2010.