LAKE CHARLES, LA —
OSHA Inspection: LAKE CHARLES STEVEDORES LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LAKE CHARLES STEVEDORES LLC in 150 MARINE STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602 (NAICS 488310). OSHA activity number 337367015.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LAKE CHARLES STEVEDORES LLC
- Site address
- 150 MARINE STREET
- City
- LAKE CHARLES
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70602
- Mailing
- 150 MARINE STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 488310
- Employees
- 180
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1917.45 E01
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1917.45(e)(1): When exposed moving parts such as gears, chains and chain sprockets present a hazard to employees during crane and derrick operations, those parts shall be securely guarded. a) 150 Marine St., Lake Charles, LA; the employer failed to ensure the American lattice boom crane was operated with the engine guard in place. The crane operator was within a few feet of the engine's moving parts, such as but not limited to, gears, sprockets, and other rotating parts.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1917.45 D02
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $9,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1917.45(d)(2): No crane or derrick having a visible or known defect that affects safe operation shall be used. a) 150 Marine St., Lake Charles, LA; employees were allowed to utilize an American lattice boom crane with visible defects affecting safe operations including but not limited to: 1. Hydraulic outriggers with visible oil leaks. 2. Broken headlights. These conditions exposed employees to struck-by and/or crushing hazards. Lake Charles Stevedores, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314767609, citation number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/04/12, with respect to a workplace located at 150 Marine Street, Lake Charles, LA. 70605.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $9000
- — Z (R) $9000
1917.45 F05 I
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,920 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1917.45(f)(5)(i): The cab, controls and mechanism of the equipment shall be so arranged that the operator has a clear view of the load or signalman, when one is used. Cab glass, when used, shall be safety plate glass or equivalent. Cranes with missing, broken, cracked, scratched, or dirty glass (or equivalent) that impairs operator visibility shall not be used. Clothing, tools and equipment shall be stored so as not to interfere with access, operation, and the operator's view. a) 150 Marine St., Lake Charles, LA; employees were allowed to operate an American lattice boom crane that did not have safety plate glass or equivalent installed in the crane cab windows. This condition exposed employees to a struck-by hazard. Lake Charles Stevedores, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314767609, citation number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/04/12, with respect to a workplace located at 150 Marine Street, Lake Charles, LA. 70605.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $7920
- — Z (R) $7920
1917.45 F10 I
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,980 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1917.45(f)(10)(i): At least one portable fire extinguisher of at least 5 - BC rating or equivalent shall be accessible in the cab of the crane or derrick. a) 150 Marine St., Lake Charles, LA; employees were allowed to operate an American lattice boom crane without having a 5-BC rating or equivalent fire extinguisher accessible in the cab of the crane. Lake Charles Stevedores, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314767609, citation number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/04/12, with respect to a workplace located at 150 Marine Street, Lake Charles, LA. 70605.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $1980
- — Z (R) $1980
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 337367015.
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