OSHA Inspection: NEW JOHNSONVILLE MARINE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing/amputation hazards:    a) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed crushing/amputation hazards when operating the HTC press brake with an unguarded foot pedal.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):     A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    (a) Barge Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when the overhead cranes had not recieved an annual inspection.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1917.50(c)(1):     Each crane and derrick was not tested as a unit quadrennially and examined annually:    a) Barge Loading/Unloading - On or about 2/5/13, the Manitowoc crane had not been inspected annually exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the unused portion of the saw blade on the horizontal band saw was not guarded.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a)  Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an extension cord without a ground prong.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):     Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using damaged electrical cords    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when strain relief was not provided for an extension outlet supplying power to the shop radio.    b) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when strain relief was not provided for a Lincoln Electric DC 600 welder    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4):     Welding cable in poor condition was used.    a) Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using damaged welding cables.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1915.111(a):     Defective Gear was not removed and repaired or replaced before further use     a)  Barge Fabrication Shop - On or about 2/5/13,  employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the lifting chains were not inspected and repaired before use.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1917.42(a)(1):     Loose gear, such as slings, chains, bridles, blocks, and hooks, were not inspected, and/or defects were not corrected prior to reuse.    a)  Barge Dock - On or about 2/5/13,  employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the lifting chains were not inspected and repaired before use.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1917.26(f):     A US Coast Guard approved 30 inch life ring, with at least 90 feet of line attached, was not available at readily accessible points at each waterside work area where the employees work exposed them to the hazard of drowning.    a) Barge Dock - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to drowning hazards when life rings were not available.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1917.45(b)(1):     Cranes and derricks having ratings that vary with boom length, radius (outreach), or other variables did not have a durable rating chart visible to the operator, covering the complete range of the manufacturer's capacity (or design) ratings.    a) Barge loading/unloading - On or about 2/5/13, the Manitowoc crawler crane was not equipped with the required load charts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      (a)  Barge Shop - On or about 2/5/13, various pieces of machinery includingbut not limited to, the bench grinder, band saw and press brakes were not anchored to the floor to prevent movement.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a) Barge Shop - On or about 2/5/13, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the cleaning air hose was operating above 30 psi.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1917.26(d)(1):     At least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, was not available for each vessel being worked.    a) Barge Dock - On or about 2/5/13, stokes basket was not available at the titanium ore barge.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1917.45(f)(10)(i):     There were no portable fire extinguishers of at least 5-BC rating or equivalent in the cab of the crane or derrick.    a) Barge loading/unloading dock - On or about 2/5/13, a fire extinguisher was not available in the cab of the Manitowoc crane.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).