OSHA Inspection: YAGER MATERIALS, MAIN WHARF #1

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,430 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.26(b): A ramp meeting the requirements of paragraph 29 CFR 1918.25(with the exception of 29 CFR 1918.25(b)(2)) or a safe walkway meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1918.22(f) was not provided when employees could not step safely to or from the wharf and a float, barge, or river towboat. When a ramp or walkway cannot be used, a straight ladder meeting the requirements of 1918.24 and extending at least three feet (.91m) above the upper landing surface and adequately secured or held against shifting or slipping shall be provided. When neither a walkway nor a straight ladder can be used, a Jacob's ladder meeting the requirements of 1918.23 shall be provided. Exception: For barges operating on the Mississippi River System, where the employer shows that these requirements cannot reasonably be met due to local conditions, other safe means of access shall be provided.    Clyde Dock - On or about 2/12/2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards when they could not safely access the dock.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,430 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(d)(1): For each vessel being worked, there was not at least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, available to be permanently equipped with bridles for attachment to the hoisting gear.    Clyde Dock - On or about 2/11/13, a stretcher was not available for employees to use in case of an emergency.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $162 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(e)(1): The employer did not ensure that there was in the vicinity of each vessel being worked, at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch life-ring with no less than 90 feet of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder that reaches from the top of the apron to the surface of the water.    Clyde Dock - On or about 2/12/13, life rings were not available while employees are working on the dock.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).    The Yager Materials, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1918.97(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 301512786, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on March 26, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5001 Hwy 60E Owensboro, KY 42301.