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OSHA Inspection: SA RECYCLING

Programmed Related inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a programmed Related safety inspection of SA RECYCLING in VESSEL M/V SPAR SPICA BERTH T.I. 211, CARSON, CA 90747 (NAICS 483113). OSHA activity number 331080853.

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Establishment
SA RECYCLING
Site address
VESSEL M/V SPAR SPICA BERTH T.I. 211
City
CARSON
State
CA
ZIP
90747
Mailing
901 NEW DOCK STEET, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
Inspection type
Programmed Related (I)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Union (A)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
483113
Employees
188
Ownership type
Private (A)

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1918.100 C

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 9, 2011
Abate by
Dec 20, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced
29 CFR 1918.100(c):      Alarm system. The employer shall establish an employee alarm system that provides warning for necessary emergency   action or for reaction time for safe escape of employees from the workplace or the immediate work area, or both.        a) Onboard M/V SPAR SPICA, hatch number three: An employee was trimming the hatch and the employer did not provide  an alarm system that provided warning for necessary emergency action.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $1700
  • · Z (S) $3400

1918.24 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 9, 2011
Abate by
Dec 14, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced
29 CFR 1918.24(a):     There shall be at least one safe and accessible ladder for each gang working in a single hatch. An effective means of gaining a handhold shall be provided at or near the head of each vertical fixed ladder. No more than two ladders are required in any hatch regardless of the number of gangs present.      a) Onboard M/V SPAR SPICA, Hatch number three: An employee was opetating a dozer inside the hatch and there was not al least one safe and accessible ladder available to exit the hatch.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $2125
  • · Z (S) $4250

1918.97 E01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 9, 2011
Abate by
Dec 20, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced
29 CFR 1918.97(e)(1):     The employer shall ensure that there is in the vicinity of each vessel being worked at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch (76.2 cm) life-ring with no less than 90 feet (27.43 m) of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder that will reach from the top of the apron to the surface of the water.      a) SA Recycling: In the vicinity of the vessel M/V SPAR SPICA: There were no U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch life-ring with no less than 90 feet of line attached.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $1700
  • · Z (S) $3400

1918.97 D01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 9, 2011
Abate by
Dec 14, 2011
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1918.97(d)(1):      For each vessel being worked, at least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, shall be available to be permanently equipped with bridles for attachment to the hoisting gear.      a) SA Recycling at the vessel M/V SPAR SPICA: There was not at least one Stokes basket stretcher available to be permanently equipped with bridles for attachment to the hoisted gear
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1918.65 F01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 9, 2011
Abate by
Dec 20, 2011
Penalty
Initial $4,250 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1918.65(f)(1):      Mechanically powered vehicles shall be maintained in safe working order. Safety devices shall not be removed or made inoperative except where permitted in this section. Vehicles with a fuel system leak or any other safety defect shall not be operated.    a) Onboard M/V SPAR SPICA, hatch number three: A dozer operator was trimming the hatch and with the door open. The door was re-enforced, designed to protect him from flying pieces of scrap metal entering the cab.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $4250

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