OSHA Inspection: SEA STAR LINE AGENCY, INC.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.94(a)(1):  When internal combustion engines exhaust into a hold, intermediate deck, or any other compartment, the employer did not ensure that the atmosphere is tested as frequently as needed to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations from exceeding allowable limits.     a. On or about 05/25/12, at 3rd deck, El Morro vessel, Sea Star pier, San Juan, PR. Employees were exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) gases form the gasoline and diesel engines of vehicles and container trucks moving cargo to vessel inner areas. The employer did not perform carbon monoxide (CO) air sampling needed to prevent concentrations for exceeding allowable limits.     NOTE:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used:     a. On or about 05/25/12, at the maintenance/mechanics shop, Sea Star facilities, San Juan, PR. The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical such as pre-buff cleaner, oils, fluiids, and compressed oxygene gas used and/or handled by employees when replacing empty tanks and performing heave equipment maintenance operations.      NOTE: Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).