OSHA Inspection: MALIN INTERNATIONAL SHIP REPAIR AND DRY DOCK

Issued

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i):     The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift:      At the worksite and on April 20, 2012, the upper limit switch to the hoist on the 10 ton Kranco overhead crane in the     fabrication shop was not tested prior to use.

Issued

Aug 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,417 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d):     Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    At the worksite and stored along the Northeast wall of the fabrication shop where the employer failed to prevent damaged slings from being used.

Issued

Aug 27, 2012

Abate by

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):     Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:      At the worksite and stored along the Northeast wall of the fabrication shop, where steel slings without their capacity identification where allowed to be used.

Issued

Aug 27, 2012

Abate by

Sep 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)      At the worksite and in the fabrication shop, where an Allsteel press brake, Model #400-12-Serial #4018 did not have a guard protecting the operator from having any parts of their body in the point of operations

Issued

Aug 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,667 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      At the worksite and on April 20, 2012, an electical extension cord, 12AWGX, was in use without strain release being in place.