OSHA Inspection: NORTH STAR TERMINAL & STEVEDORE CO., LLC

Issued

Jan 4, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,754 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.95(a)(1):     The employer did not direct employees performing work that required special protective clothing to wear such clothing.      North Star Terminal, Maintenance Shop:  On or about 18 December 2012 and times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct a personal protective equipment assessment for chain saw operations.  Chain saws are used to cut up dunnage. Chaps and face protection was not provided nor worn. This condition exposed employees to being struck by flying debris, cuts and amputations.

Issued

Jan 4, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    North Star Terminal, Maintenance Shop:  On or about 18 December 2012 and times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain copies of safety data sheets for numerous chemicals in the shop area. A random sampling of chemicals found in the workplace was taken; the following products were selected and did not have a Safety Data Sheet readily available: FPPF ABC Air Brake Conditioner, Mark V products window cleaner; System One Parts Washers, Sherwin Williams Xylene and Krylon Rust Tough. This condition exposed employees to chemical burns and skin dermatitis.

Issued

Jan 4, 2013

Abate by

Feb 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.95(c):     The employer did not provide well maintained emergency bathing, eye washing or other facilities where employees were exposed to hazardous substances.    North Star Terminal, Maintenance Shop:  On or about 18 December 2012 and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide well maintained emergency bathing, eye washing or other facilities where employees were exposed to hazardous substances.  An eye wash station located in the shop bay was in an unsanitary condition and had not been regularly inspected. This condition exposed employees to eye irritation and sanitation hazards.