OSHA Inspection: GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): A monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record which included the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected:    (a) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 500 to 4000 pounds: J-1 through J-9, J-14, J-18 through J-20, J-22, J-36, J-38, J-40 through J-54, and J-68.     (b) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 1000 to 4000 pounds: J-21, and J-58 through J-61.     (c) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following monorail cranes: M-5 Coffing 5000 pound, M-31 CM 1000 pound, and M-57 Coffing 1000 pound.     (d) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following monorail cranes: M-12 Dresser 4000 pound, M-6 Coffing 1000 pound, and M-30 Dresser 1000 pound in the rigging shop.     (e) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following bridge cranes: B-1/36 NESCO 20 ton/5 ton, B2/20681 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-3 P&H 3 ton, B-4/20686 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-6/20687 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.     (f) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a monthly inspection was not performed on the crane's hook with a certification record on the following bridge cranes: B-7/20684 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-8/20682 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-9/20683 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-10/20685 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-15/22785 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Periodic inspection. Complete inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(x):   (a) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 500 to 4000 pounds: J-1 through J-9, J-14, J-18 through J-20, J-22, J-36, J-38, J-40 through J-54, and J-68.   (b) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 1000 to 4000 pounds: J-21, and J-58 through J-61.   (c) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following monorail cranes: M-5 Coffing 5000 pound, M-31 CM 1000 pound, and M-57 Coffing 1000 pound.   (d) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following monorail cranes: M-12 Dresser 4000 pound, M-6 Coffing 1000 pound, and M-30 Dresser 1000 pound in the rigging shop.  (e) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following bridge cranes: B-1/36 NESCO 20 ton/5 ton, B2/20681 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-3 P&H 3 ton, B-4/20686 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-6/20687 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.   (f) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a periodic inspection had not been performed for more than one year on the following bridge cranes: B-7/20684 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-8/20682 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-9/20683 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-10/20685 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-15/22785 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d): Pendant control stations were not kept clean and function labels were not kept legible:     (a) In the Machine Shop 38 in Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the controls were not clearly labeled on the pendant for the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-44, rated load capacity 4000 pounds.     (b) In Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the control function labels were not legible on the pendant control for a Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-43, rated load capacity 4000 pounds.     (c) In Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the control function or warning labels were partially removed and not legible on the pendant control for a Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-38, rated load capacity 4000 pounds.     (d) In Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the control function labels were not legible on the pendant control for a Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-40, rated load capacity 4000 pounds.     (e) Near the north side exterior of Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the control function labels were partially removed and not legible on the pendant control for the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-36 with a rated load capacity of 2000 pounds.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Running ropes. A thorough inspection of all ropes was not made at least once a month and a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected was not kept on file where readily available to appointed personnel:    (a) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 500 to 4000 pounds: J-1 through J-9, J-14, J-18 through J-20, J-22, J-36, J-38, J-40 through J-54, and J-68.     (b) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities that varied on each crane from 1000 to 4000 pounds: J-21, and J-58 through J-61.     (c) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following monorail cranes: M-5 Coffing 5000 pound, M-31 CM 1000 pound, and M-57 Coffing 1000 pound.     (d) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following monorail cranes: M-12 Dresser 4000 pound, M-6 Coffing 1000 pound, and M-30 Dresser 1000 pound in the rigging shop.     (e) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following bridge cranes: B-1/36 NESCO 20 ton/5 ton, B2/20681 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-3 P&H 3 ton, B-4/20686 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-6/20687 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.     (f) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a thorough inspection of all the running ropes was not made at least once a month and there was no certified record of inspection on the following bridge cranes: B-7/20684 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-8/20682 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-9/20683 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-10/20685 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-15/22785 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(2)(iii): Cable laid grommets, strand laid grommets and endless slings did not have a minimum circumferential length of 96 times their body diameter:     (a) In Building 20 in the Machine Shop, on or about March 5, 2013, a cable laid grommet with a body diameter of 1.5 inches did not have circumferential length of 96 times 1.5 inches or 144 inches as the circumferential length was about 92 inches. This grommet was used to lift an 18,000 pound engine from the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague onto a flatbed trailer. The lift configuration consisted of: The cutter engine was attached to a below the hook spreader device; a shackle was attached to the spreader; and the grommet was connected to the shackle on the spreader and to the hook of the NESCO 20ton/5ton bridge crane, B-1/36.    (b) On the pavement and on pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling with a 1.25 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 1.25 inches or 120 inches as the circumferential length was about 98 inches.     ( c ) On the pavement and on pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling with a 2 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 2 inches or 192 inches as the circumferential length was about 154 inches.     (d) On the pavement and on pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling with a 1.5 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 1.5 inches or 144 inches as the circumferential length was about 94 inches.     (e) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling with a 1.75 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 1.75 inches or 168 inches (14 feet) as the circumferential length was about 132 inches (11 feet).     (f) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling with a 1.75 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 1.75 inches or 168 inches (14 feet) as the circumferential length was about 120 inches (10 feet).     (g) In a storage box on the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an endless wire rope sling, SN: WR-2.5-2011, with a 2.5 inch diameter did not have circumferential length of 96 times 2.5 inches or 240 inches as circumferential length was about 104 inches.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(iii): Wire rope slings were not immediately removed from service when there was kinking, crushing, bird caging or any other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure:    (a) In Building 20 in the Machine Shop, on or about March 5, 2013, a cable laid grommet was not removed from service when the undamaged body diameter of 1.5 inches was crushed to about 1.25 inches. This grommet was used to lift an 18,000 pound engine from the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague onto a flatbed trailer. The lift configuration consisted of: The cutter engine was attached to a below the hook spreader device; a shackle was attached to the spreader; and the grommet was connected to the shackle on the spreader and to the hook of the NESCO 20ton/5ton bridge crane, B-1/36.    (b) On pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 1.25 inch diameter by 15 foot long wire rope sling was not removed from service when the rope eyes were crushed and the core was visible between the strands.     ( c ) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, 1.75 inch diameter by 10 foot in circumference, endless wire rope sling, was not removed from service when the core was visible between the strands and the rope was crushed at the turns.     (d) On the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 1.25 inch diameter by 20 foot long wire rope sling, SN: WR-1.25-0002, was not removed from service when the ends were crushed and the core was visible between the strands at the ends.     (e) In a storage box on the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 1.25 inch diameter by 20 foot long wire rope sling, SN: WR-1.25-0001, was not removed from service when the rope was kinked and the core was visible between the strands about halfway along the length of the sling.      (f) In a storage box on the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 2.5 inch diameter by 104 inch in circumference, endless wire rope sling, SN: WR-2.5-2011, was not removed from service when there the rope was crushed and kinked at the turns and the core was visible at the turns.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1): Sling use. Employers must use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one.    In the Pipe-fitters Shop in Building 21 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the identification markings were not legible on 2, .0875 inch diameter, 9.5 foot long, braided nylon ropes. The ropes were used to lift an 830 pound, 8 foot long, 20 inch diameter, 0.5 inch thick steel pipe with the Harnischfeger Corporation 10 ton bridge crane, B-15/22785, between work stands about 6 feet apart on the floor. The pipe will be a discharge pipe for the Big Blue drydock.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(iii): Removal from service. Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings were not immediately removed from service when there were broken or cut fibers:   In the Pipe-fitters Shop in Building 21 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, 2, 0.875 inch diameter, 9.5 foot long, braided nylon ropes were not removed from service when there were cuts, gouges, and abraded areas in the eye portions of the ropes. The ropes were used to lift an 830 pound, 8 foot long, 20 inch diameter, 0.5 inch thick steel pipe with the Harnischfeger Corporation 10 ton bridge crane, B-15/22785, between work stands about 6 feet apart on the floor. The pipe will be a discharge pipe for the Big Blue drydock.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.:     (a) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a Bridgeport drill press, Guam Shipyard number 004429.     (b) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a Kearny & Tucker Milwaukee milling machine, Guam Shipyard number 004412. The foreman and leader for the Machine Shop said the machinists used the machine about once per month.    ( c ) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a Kearny & Tucker Milwaukee milling machine, Guam Shipyard number 002701.     (d) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a Cincinnati milling machine, Guam Shipyard number 003027.     (e) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the rotating table on a King Stedfast Ralston Machinery, Inc., Boston, MA, vertical turret lathe, Guam Shipyard number 004305. The rotating table was 52 inches in diameter, and the top of the table was 39 inches from the floor. The     (f) In the Machine Shop in Building 20, on or about February 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a vertical drill press, Guam Shipyard number 001290.    (g) In the Machine Shop in Building 20, on or about February 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from propeller shafts that rotated in an American Tool Works Co., Cincinnati, USA turret, Guam Shipyard number 000159.    (h) In the Machine Shop in Building 20, on or about February 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the rotating chuck with protruding jaws on a Monarch turret lathe, Guam Shipyard number 004292. The lathe was used on flanges, coupling and motor rotors. The foreman and leader for the Machine Shop said the machinists used the machine about two times per month.    (i) In the Pipe-fitters Shop in Building 21, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the chuck on a Morris Mor-Speed radial drill, Guam Shipyard number 004307.     (j) In the Pipe-fitters Shop in Building 21, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the guard did not wrap around, to the extent possible, the chuck on a Axelson Manufacturing Co. horizontal lathe, Guam Shipyard number 015633.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section was exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceed one-fourth inch:     In the Insulators Shop in Building 21 on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guards were 0.5 inch from the left side abrasive wheel and 1 inch from the right side abrasive wheel on a Clark pedestal grinder, Guam Shipyard number 012472.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which were seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:   In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard for the 0.5 inch V belts and pulleys on a motor on a Rockford Machine Tool Co. slotter, Guam Shipyard number 001619. The pinch point between the belt and pulley was about 59 inches from the floor and about 24 inches from a control switch for machine.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by guards conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:   In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard for the 0.5 inch V belts and pulleys on a motor on a Rockford Machine Tool Co. slotter, Guam Shipyard number 001619. The pinch point between the belt and pulley was about 59 inches from the floor and about 24 inches from a control switch for machine.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel:  In the Insulators Shop in Building 21 on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the work rests was 0.5 inch from the left side abrasive wheel on a Clark pedestal grinder, Guam Shipyard number 012472.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:     In the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a mercury lamp's housing had corroded completely through and no longer secured the lamp to an electrical box on the ceiling. The lamp and ballast were suspended by the lamp's electrical wires, connected by wire nuts to wires from the electrical box on the ceiling. The lamp and ballast were about 16 feet above the aisle used by the riggers to access the pull test machine.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:     In the Sheet-metal Shop in Building 21, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no protection for 4, 4 foot long florescent bulbs, located about 76 inches from the floor over a Cincinnati shear, Guam Shipyard number 005800.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On November Wharf near the starboard aft of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no grounding continuity between the grounding pin, on the power cord that powered a 110 VAC temporary lamp, and the metal post for the lamp or housing for the lamp.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:   On November Wharf near the starboard aft of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no protection from abrasion for flexible cords that entered a 2 inch by 4 inch electrical junction box for a 110 VAC temporary lamp on a metal post, and openings were not effectively closed. One of the flexible cords entered the box through 0.75 inch PVC pipe connector instead of flexible cord connector which can be adjusted to secure the flexible cord to the electrical junction box. The other flexible cord entered the junction box through a 0.5 inch knockout with no connector.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:      (a) In the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a metal cover, identified for the purpose of covering a 4 inch square metal electrical box, was used to cover an octagon shaped electrical box. The square cover could not be adequately secured to the octagon box, exposing insulated, energized wires that supplied 440 VAC to a 500 ton Esco press.     (b) On November Wharf near the starboard aft of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no cover plate on a 2 inch by 4 inch electrical junction box that contained splices for the power cords that powered a 110 VAC temporary lamp on a metal post.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:     (a) Near the north side exterior of Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the flexible power cables, to the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-36 with a rated load capacity of 2000 pounds, were spliced and wrapped with electrical tape.     (b) In Building 20 in the Machine Shop on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the flexible power cables, to the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-9 with a rated load capacity of 2000 pounds, were spliced and wrapped with electrical tape.     ( c ) In Building 21 in the Pipe-fitters Shop on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the flexible power cables, to the Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane B-9/20683 with a rated load capacity of 5 tons, were spliced and wrapped with electrical tape.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(d)(4): Posts were not fitted with bases supported on a firm foundation to distribute the load:     (a) On November Wharf near the starboard side of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no base plates on the posts for a metal pole scaffold. Safety staff and a shipwright leader said pipe-fitters were on the 12 foot high platform to install plates on the vessel's hull and an exhaust pipe to the vessel's engine room.    (b) On November Wharf near the starboard side of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, one post, near the access ladder to the metal pole scaffold, did not extend to the asphalt surface of the wharf. The post was suspended about 12 inches above the asphalt, and there were no base plate on the post. Safety staff and a shipwright leader said pipe-fitters were on the 12 foot high platform to install plates on the vessel's hull and an exhaust pipe to the vessel's engine room.    (c) On November Wharf near the port side of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no base plates on the posts for a 15 foot long by 4 foot wide, metal pole scaffold. Safety staff and a shipwright leader said pipe-fitters were on the 10 foot, 5 inch high platform to install plates on the vessel's hull and an exhaust pipe to the vessel's engine room.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1): Scaffolding, staging, runways, or working platforms which are supported or suspended more than 5 feet above a solid surface, or at any distance above the water, were not provided with a railing which had a top rail whose upper surface was from 42 to 45 inches above the upper surface of the staging, platform, or runway and a midrail located halfway between the upper rail and the staging, platform, or runway:   (a) On November Wharf near the starboard of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 5 foot section of midrail was missing near the access ladder to the platform of a metal pole scaffold. Pipe-fitters were on the 12 foot high platform to install plates on the vessel's hull and an exhaust pipe to the vessel's engine room.  (b) On November Wharf near the port side of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no top rails provided on a platform on a 15 foot long by 4 foot wide, metal pole scaffold. Safety staff and a shipwright leader said pipe-fitters were on the 10 foot, 5 inch high platform to install plates on the vessel's hull and an exhaust pipe to the vessel's engine room.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(c): When employees worked around open hatches not protected by coamings to a height of 24 inches or around other large openings, the edges of the openings were not guarded in the working area to height of 36 to 42 inches, except where the use of such guards was made impracticable by the work actually in progress:     (a) On November Wharf on the port aft weather deck of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 5, 2013, there were no guards for a 24 inch square hatch opening with a 5 inch high coaming. Temporary service employees worked on the weather deck, and it was 7 feet, 10 inches from the top of the coming to the bottom of the berthing area below.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(e): When employees were working near the unguarded edges of decks of vessels afloat, they were not protected by personal flotation devices, meeting the requirements of 1915.158(a):    (a) On the barge YD-223 with a Wiley crane on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, personal flotation devices were not worn while accessing the barge on a gangway with no fall protection and while on the barge with flat edges. The barge YD-223 with a Wiley crane was located in the harbor next to November Wharf for about three weeks to lift parts on and off the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague located on November Wharf.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(b): The employer did not establish and implement a written program and procedures for lockout and tags-plus systems to control hazardous energy during the servicing of any machinery, equipment, or system in shipyard employment as outlined in 29 CFR 1915.89(b)(1) through 29 CFR 1915.89(b)(6) of this section:     (a) At the establishment on or about February 26, 2013, and at time prior thereto, the employer failed to produce any written lockout/tags-plus program and procedures. The employer stated they did not implement any program or procedures, in practice or in writing, to control hazardous energy. The shipyard serviced multiple cranes, benders, shears, ironworkers, presses, sanders, saws and press brakes in their shops. The program and procedures were required to be recorded and maintained by the employer under 29 CFR 1915.89(r)(1). The program and procedures include:     - Procedures for lockout/tags-plus systems while servicing machinery, equipment, or systems in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section;    - Procedures for protecting employees involved in servicing any machinery, equipment, or system in accordance with paragraphs (d) through (m) of this section;     - Specifications for locks and tags-plus hardware in accordance with paragraph (n) of this section;     - Employee information and training in accordance with paragraph (o) of this section;     - Incident investigations in accordance with paragraph (p) of this section; and     - Program audits in accordance with paragraph (q) of this section.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that, before any authorized employee performs servicing when energization or startup, or the release of hazardous energy, may occur, all energy sources were identified and isolated, and the machinery, equipment, or system was rendered inoperative:     (a) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative on Rockford Machine Tool Co. slotter, Guam Shipyard number 001619, when the cutter die was changed or when the V-belts were changed on an electric motor located on the side of the machine. A control button for one of the motors was located on the side of the machine. The cutter die was used to put key-ways on metal parts, and the die was changed when the job changed. A foreman and a leader for the Machine Shop said that the machinists used the machine about three times per year and changed the die at least each time it was used. A foreman for the Machine Shop said the guard for the belts was removed when the belts were replaced a few months ago.    (b) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative on a DoAll horizontal, continuous blade band saw, Guam Shipyard number 001837, when the saw blade was changed. A machinist can be located on the opposite side of the control buttons while changing the saw blade, making the control button inaccessible. A foreman and a leader for the Machine Shop said that the machinists changed the blade about three times per year.    ( c ) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative on a Kasto Racine, Inc. power hack saw, Guam Shipyard number 003880, when the saw blade was changed. A machinist can be located on the opposite side of the control buttons while changing the saw blade, making the control button inaccessible. A foreman and a leader for the Machine Shop said that the machinists changed the blade about three times per year.    (d) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative on a Adwalt Products abrasive wheel cut off saw when the abrasive wheel or belts were changed. A foreman and a leader for the Machine Shop said that the machinists changed the wheel and belts about once per year.    (e) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a 60 foot long American Tool Works Cincinnati USA horizontal turret, Guam Shipyard number 000159. The Machine Shop foreman said machinists clean the turret about four times per year. The Machine Shop foreman said machinists setup the propeller shaft, from the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, in the turret about two weeks ago to check the straightness of the shaft. Employees can be located up to 60 feet from the turret's control buttons.     (f) In the Building 20 Machine Shop on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a 100 foot long Monarch turret lathe, Guam Shipyard number 004292. The Machine Shop foreman said machinists clean the turret about four times per year. The turret was used to align ships' propeller shafts. Employees can be located up to 100 feet from the turret's control buttons.     (g) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior there to, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Diehl Woodworking Machine line saw. A shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the blade about four times per year.    (h) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior there to, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Newman Machine Co. single surface planner. A shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the blade about one time per year.    (i) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Wysong Sander, Guam Shipyard number 002457. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the sand paper on the rotating disc and shaft about one time per month.    (j) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Tannewitz 0.5 inch band saw, Guam Shipyard number 000723. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the blade about one time every two months.     (k) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Delta table saw. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the oil and cleaned the machine about six times per year.    (l) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Buss double surface planer, The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the oil and cleaned the machine about two times per year.    (m) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a DeWalt radial arm saw, Guam Shipyard number 000298. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the blade about two times per year when it started to wobble.    (n) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Tannewitz band saw, Guam Shipyard number 004096. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters changed the blade and cleaned about two to three times per year.    (o) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing two DeWalt radial arm saws, Guam Shipyard numbers 000186 and 000187. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters maintained the blades about two times per year.    (p) In the Building 21 Insulation Shop on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Northfield Foundry & Machine Co. table saw, Guam Shipyard number 002243. The shipwright foreman said the wood crafters checked the blade about one time per month.    (q) In the Building 21 Ship-fitters Shop, on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a 300 ton Erie hydraulic press, Guam Shipyard number 00064. The maintenance leader said the maintenance staff maintained the equipment about two times per year.    ( r ) In the Building 21 Ship-fitters Shop, on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy, pneumatic energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Cleveland Crane & Engineering shear, serial number 8985, model number 16F-12. The shear was used to cut one inch thick mild steel. The maintenance leader said the maintenance staff maintained the equipment about two times per year.    (s) In the Building 21 Ship-fitters Shop, on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Chicago Dreis & Krump bender or press brake, Guam Shipyard number 001991. The maintenance leader said the maintenance staff cleaned and repaired leaks on the equipment about two times per year.    (t) In the Building 21 Ship-fitters Shop, on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and mechanical energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Buffalo Universal Iron Worker, order number 70W3004. The maintenance leader said the maintenance staff cleaned and repaired leaks on the equipment about two times per year.    (u) In the Building 21 Ship-fitters Shop, on or about February 28, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and mechanical energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Buffalo Universal Iron Worker, order number 66W-6358. The maintenance leader said the maintenance staff cleaned and repaired leaks on the equipment about two times per year.    (v) In the Building 21 Pipe-fitters Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Do-Rite Machinery Service, Inc. pipe bender, Guam Shipyard number 004435. The pipe fitters foreman said the pipe fitters changed the pipe die about one time per month.    (w) In the Building 21 Pipe-fitters Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Wallace Supplies Manufacturing Co. pipe bender, Guam Shipyard number 414349. The pipe fitters foreman said the pipe fitters changed the pipe die about one time per month.    (x) In the Building 21 Pipe-fitters Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Hannafin Corporation hydraulic press, Guam Shipyard number 001674. The press was used to flatten steel. The pipe fitters foreman said the maintenance staff cleaned and repair leaks on the equipment about one time per month.    (y) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Kalamazoo metal cutting band saw, Guam Shipyard number 004394. The band saw was used to cut metal pipe. The pipe fitters foreman said the pipe fitters changed the blade on the equipment about two times per year.    (z) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy, hydraulic energy and mechanical energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Universal Iron Worker, Guam Shipyard number 004381. The iron worker was used to punch holes in sheet metal. The sheet metal leader said the sheet metal staff changed the dies to punch different size holes in the sheet metal about one time per week.    (aa) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy, and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Cincinnati shear, Guam Shipyard number 005800. The shear was used to cut sheet metal, When the shear starts to bend the sheet metal instead of cutting it, a mechanic must adjust the cutting blade. The sheet metal leader said the mechanic must adjust the blades about two times per year.     (bb) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Niagara power roller, Guam Shipyard number 002608. The roller was used to form sheet metal. The sheet metal leader said the mechanics must adjust the gears about two times per year.    (cc) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Pacific Hydraulic Press Brake, Guam Shipyard number 002276. The press brake was last used to form 3/16s inch sheet metal. The sheet metal leader said the press brake was last used in November 2012 and sheet metal staff changes the blades for different bends about two times per year. The sheet-metal leader also said a co-worker was nearly struck by a bender when changing the dies in the Philippines.    (dd) In the Building 21 Sheet Metal Shop, on or about March 1, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy and hydraulic energy were not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before servicing a Pullman Universal Shearing and Forming Machine, Guam Shipyard number 042855. The machine was used to make and cut gaskets out of a plastic type of material. The sheet metal leader said the dies were changed to cut metal and the sheet metal staff changes the dies about one time every three years.    (ee) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities from 500 to 4000 pounds: J-1 through J-9, J-14, J-18 through J-20, J-22, J-36, J-38, J-40 through J-54, and J-68. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (ff) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities from 1000 to 4000 pounds: J-21, and J-58 through J-61. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (gg) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following monorail cranes: M-5 Coffing 5000 pound, M-31 CM 1000 pound, and M-57 Coffing 1000 pound. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (hh) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following monorail cranes: M-12 Dresser 4000 pound, M-6 Coffing 1000 pound, and M-30 Dresser 1000 pound in the rigging shop. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (ii) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following bridge cranes: B-1/36 NESCO 20 ton/5 ton, B2/20681 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-3 P&H 3 ton, B-4/20686 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-6/20687 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (jj) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following bridge cranes: B-7/20684 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-8/20682 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-9/20683 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-10/20685 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-15/22785 Harnischfeger Corp. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (kk) In Building 20 in the Machine Shop, on or about March 5, 2013, the possible energy generated by a parked, flatbed trailer was not adequately identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before a 18,000 pound engine from the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague was lowered onto the flatbed trailer with a NESCO 20ton/5ton bridge crane, B-1/36. There were no brakes or wheel chocks to secure a flatbed trailer from moving when riggers were on the trailer and next to the trailer while the engine was lowered onto the trailer with the bridge crane. The only means used to secure the trailer from moving was a steel encased support secured to the trailer's kingpin. The flatbed trailer was about 33 feet long, had two axles with dual wheels (8 wheels), weighed 40,000 pounds, Reg. # 97-37083, and a date of delivery of 2/88. The brake chambers had been removed from the trailer.    OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INSTANCES LISTED BELOW:    29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i): Before adjustments and repairs were started on a crane the precautions delineated in 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i)(a) through 29 CFR 1910.179(l)92)(d) were not taken as 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i)(c): The main or emergency switches were not opened and locked in the open position:      (ee) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities from 500 to 4000 pounds: J-1 through J-9, J-14, J-18 through J-20, J-22, J-36, J-38, J-40 through J-54, and J-68. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (ff) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following jib or wall mounted electrical cranes manufactured by Coffing with rated load capacities from 1000 to 4000 pounds: J-21, and J-58 through J-61. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (gg) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following monorail cranes: M-5 Coffing 5000 pound, M-31 CM 1000 pound, and M-57 Coffing 1000 pound. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (hh) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following monorail cranes: M-12 Dresser 4000 pound, M-6 Coffing 1000 pound, and M-30 Dresser 1000 pound in the rigging shop. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (ii) In Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following bridge cranes: B-1/36 NESCO 20 ton/5 ton, B2/20681 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-3 P&H 3 ton, B-4/20686 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-6/20687 Harnischfeger Corp. 10 ton. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.    (jj) In Building 21, on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the electrical energy was not identified, isolated and rendered inoperative before performing inspections on the following bridge cranes: B-7/20684 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-8/20682 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-9/20683 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, B-10/20685 Harnischfeger Corp. 5 ton, and B-15/22785 Harnischfeger Corp. Inspections on the hooks and running ropes are potentially required monthly.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(d)(1): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to prevent energization or startup, or the release of hazardous energy, during the servicing of any machinery, equipment, or system as outlined in 29 CFR 1915.89(d)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1915.89(d)(1)(iii)(I) of this section:     (a) At the establishment on or about February 26, 2013, and at time prior thereto, the employer failed to produce any written procedures to prevent energization or startup, or the release of hazardous energy, during the servicing of any machinery, equipment or system. The employer stated they did not implement any procedures, in practice or in writing, to control hazardous energy. The shipyard serviced multiple cranes, benders, shears, ironworkers, presses, saws, sanders and press brakes in their shops. The program and procedures were required to be recorded and maintained by the employer under 29 CFR 1915.89(r)(1). The procedures include:     1.) A clear and specific outline of the scope and purpose of the lockout/tags-plus procedure;      2.) The means the employer will use to enforce compliance with the lockout/tags-plus program and procedures; and      3.) The steps that must be followed for:        - Preparing for shutting down and isolating of the machinery, equipment, or system to be serviced, in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section;       - Applying the lockout/tags-plus system, in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section;      - Verifying isolation, in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section;      - Testing the machinery, equipment, or system, in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section;      - Removing lockout/tags-plus systems, in accordance with paragraph (i) of this section;  Starting up the machinery, equipment, or system that is being serviced, in accordance with paragraph (j) of this section;      - Applying lockout/tags-plus systems in group servicing operations, in accordance with paragraph (k) of this section;     - Addressing multi-employer worksites involved in servicing any machinery, equipment, or system, in accordance with paragraph (l) of this section; and      - Addressing shift or personnel changes during servicing operations, in accordance with paragraph (m) of this section.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(o)(1): The employer did not train each employee in the applicable requirements of this section no later than October 31, 2011:   (a) At the facility on or before March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, machinists, wood-crafters, ship-fitters, maintenance staff, pipe-fitters, sheet-metal staff and riggers who serviced machines and equipment were not trained in the steps necessary for the safe application, use, and removal of lockout/tags-plus systems to prevent energization or startup or the release of hazardous energy during servicing of machinery, equipment, or system.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(o)(4): In addition to training authorized employees in the requirements in paragraphs (o)(2) and (o)(3) of this section, the employer did not also train each authorized employee so he/she knew the steps necessary for the safe application, use, and removal of lockout/tags-plus systems to prevent energization or startup or the release of hazardous energy during servicing of machinery, equipment, or system as required under 29 CFR 1915.89(o)(4)(i):   (a) At the facility on or before March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, machinists, wood-crafters, ship-fitters, maintenance staff, pipe-fitters, sheet-metal staff and riggers who serviced machines and equipment were not trained in the steps necessary for the safe application, use, and removal of lockout/tags-plus systems to prevent energization or startup or the release of hazardous energy during servicing of machinery, equipment, or system.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that wire ropes and wire-rope slings had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one:     (a) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.375 inch diameter 17.5 foot long wire rope sling.     (b) On pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for 3, 1.75 inch diameter by 15 foot long wire rope slings.     ( c ) On pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.25 inch diameter by 15 foot long wire rope sling.    (d) On the pavement and on pallets in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for 3, endless, wire rope slings. The first endless sling was a 1.25 inch diameter by 98 inches in circumference. The second endless sling was a 2 inch diameter by 154 inches in circumference. The third endless sling was a 1.5 inch diameter by 94 inches in circumference with an illegible tag.     (e) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for 2, 1 inch diameter by 10 foot long wire rope slings that were connected to a lifting device.     (f) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.75 inch diameter by 22 foot long circumference endless wire rope sling.     (g) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.75 inch diameter by 10 foot in circumference, endless wire rope sling.     (h) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.625 inch diameter by 60 foot long wire rope sling.     ( i ) On the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the markings did not indicate the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.25 inch diameter by 20 foot long wire rope sling, SN: WR-1.25-0002.     (j) In a storage box on the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the markings did not indicate the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1-1/4 inch diameter by 20 foot long wire rope sling, SN: WR-1.25-0001.      (k) In a storage box on the pavement near the east side exterior of the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the markings did not indicate the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 2.5 inch diameter by 104 inch in circumference, endless wire rope sling, SN: WR-2.5-2011.     (l) On a pallet in the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.25 inch diameter by 20 foot long wire rope sling.     (m) On a pallet in the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.25 inch diameter by 15 foot long wire rope sling.     (n) On a pallet in the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 1.125 inch diameter by 15 foot long wire rope sling.     (o) In the Welders Shop in Building 21, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for 4, 10 foot long by 0.625 inch diameter wire rope slings. The slings were used to lift a metal container of scrap metal with the 5 ton Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane, B-10/2065. The metal container was about 3 feet high by 5 feet long by 5 feet wide and constructed of 0.25 inch thick steel. The empty container weighed about 700 pounds and was lifted into the shop with the bridge crane.     (p) In Building 21 in the Welders Shop on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no affixed and legible markings that indicated the safety working load for hitches used, the angle upon which it was based, and the number of legs if more than one for a 3 foot long, 0.875 inch diameter wire rope sling. The wire rope sling, a grab clamp, and the 5 ton Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane, B-8/20682, were used to lift a 20 foot long, 700 pound T bar.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.115(d): Accessible areas within the swing radius of the outermost part of the body of a revolving derrick or crane, whether permanently or temporarily mounted, was not guarded in such a manner as to prevent an employee from being in such a position as to be struck by the crane or caught between the crane and fixed parts of the vessel or of the crane itself:       (a) The permanently mounted Wiley crane on barge YD-223, on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, did not have the accessible areas within the swing radius guarded to prevent employees from being struck by the crane or being caught between the crane and other objects or steel compartments on the barge.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.116(d): Tag lines were not provided on loads likely to swing or needed guidance:     (a) On or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, tag lines were not used to guide a pallet of parts being lifted by the Wiley crane on barge YD-223 onto the the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague. Wind gusts of about 20 mph came from harbor. The barge YD-223 with a Wiley crane was located in the harbor next to November Wharf for about three weeks to lift parts on and off the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague located on November Wharf.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.116(j): Loads (tools, equipment or other materials) shall not be swung or suspended over the heads of employees:     (a) Next to the November Wharf on or about March 5, 2013, the 80 foot/100 ton Wiley crane, mounted on barge YD-223, swung a temporary hatch cover, constructed of plywood and 2 by 4s, over the heads of painters, pipe-fitters and riggers that worked in the engine room of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague. The cutter was located on November Wharf.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.116(k): Pieces of equipment or structure susceptible to falling or dislodgement were not secured or removed as early as possible:     (a) On or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, equipment and vessel parts were not secured to a pallet being lifted by the Wiley crane on barge YD-223 onto the the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague. Wind gusts of about 20 mph came from harbor. The barge YD-223 with a Wiley crane was located in the harbor next to November Wharf for about three weeks to lift parts on and off the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague located on November Wharf.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1275.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.155(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wore a protective helmet when working in areas where there was a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:     (a) In the Machine Shop 31 in Building 20, on or about February 27, 2013, head protection was not worn when a wall or jib hoist J-3, 1000 pounds, was used to lift a metal hydraulic part from a cart to a pallet on the floor.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operations of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury, were not guarded:     (a) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the cutting die that moved back and forth and across the stock on the rotating table on a King Stedfast Ralston Machinery, Inc., Boston, MA, vertical turret lathe, Guam Shipyard number 004305. The rotating table was 52 inches in diameter, and the top of the table was 39 inches from the floor.     (b) In the Machine Shop in Building 20 on or about February 27, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no guard to protect employees from the cutting die that cut key ways in metal part stock, located about 39 inches from the floor, on a Rockford Machine Tool Co. slotter, Guam Shipyard number 001619.     THE GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DBA GUAM SHIPYARD WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(A)(3)(II) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315278036, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 19, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE GUAM SHIPYARD, SANTA RITA, GUAM.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     (a) On November Wharf near the starboard aft of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no strain relief for the splices made between flexible cords in a 2 inch by 4 inch electrical junction box for a 110 VAC temporary lamp on a metal post. One of the flexible cords entered the box through 0.75 inch PVC pipe connector instead of flexible cord connector which can be adjusted to secure the flexible cord to the electrical junction box. The other flexible cord entered the junction box through a 0.5 inch knockout with no connector.   THE GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DBA GUAM SHIPYARD WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(G)(2)(III) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315278036, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 10, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 19, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE GUAM SHIPYARD, SANTA RITA, GUAM.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25000.00 · Current $12500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, and similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 1915.71(j)(1) and (2), unless the nature of the work in progress or the physical conditions prohibit the use or installation of such guardrails:     (a) On the starboard aft weather deck of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague on November Wharf, on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was a 24 inch gap in the guardrails between the deck railings and the gangway railings. Painters, riggers, pipe-fitters and temporary service employees worked and walked next to the opening to access the gangway. It was 19 feet from the weather deck to November Wharf's asphalt surface below.     (b) On the port aft weather deck of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague on November Wharf, on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no mid rail in a 12 foot long section of the weather deck railings. Painters, riggers, pipe-fitters and temporary service employees worked and walked next to the opening. It was 19 feet from the weather deck to November Wharf's asphalt surface below.     THE GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DBA GUAM SHIPYARD WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1915.73(D) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315278036, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 13, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 19, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE GUAM SHIPYARD, SANTA RITA, GUAM.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $20000.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.74(c)(2): When employees cannot step safely to or from the wharf, float, barge, or river towboat, either a ramp meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section or a safe walkway meeting the requirements of paragraph (a)(7) of this section was not provided:    (a) On or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees could not step safely to and from the November Wharf to barge YD-223, with a permanently mounted Wiley crane, and a ramp with sideboards or a walkway with railings was not provided.  A 2 foot wide scaffold plank was placed over pipes and equipment between the wharf and barge.  The height of the barge varied about 18 to 36 inches above the height of the wharf when vessels entered and left the harbor and with the tide.    THE GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DBA GUAM SHIPYARD WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1915.74(C)(2) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315278036, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 14, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 19, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE GUAM SHIPYARD, SANTA RITA, GUAM.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $30000.00 · Current $15000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.111(a): Defective gear was not removed and repaired or replaced before further use:     (a) In Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the safety latch was bent and would not fully close onto the hook on the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-8, rated load capacity of 2000 pounds.     (b) In Building 20 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the safety latch was bent and would not close squarely onto the hook and the latch's closing spring did not function properly on the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-3, rated load capacity of 1000 pounds.     ( c ) In Building 21 in the Shipwright/Insulators Shop 64 on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the safety latch would not fully close onto the hook on the Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane B-7/20684, rated load capacity of 5 tons.     (d) In Building 21 in the Rigging Shop on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the safety latch was bent and would not fully close onto the hook on the Desser monorail crane M-30, rated load capacity of 1000 pounds.  (e) In Building 21 in the Pipe-fitters Shop on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the safety latch was bent and would not fully close onto the hook on the Coffing Electrical wall or jib hoist J-65, rated load capacity of 1000 pounds.    (f) In Building 21 in the Welders Shop on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a Renfroe grab clamp, model TLA, was not removed from service when the markings that identify its capacity were not legible. The grab clamp, a 3 foot long, 0.875 inch diameter wire rope sling, and the 5 ton Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane, B-8/20682, were used to lift a 20 long, 700 pound T bar.    THE GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DBA GUAM SHIPYARD WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1915.111(A) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315278036, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 15, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 19, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE GUAM SHIPYARD, SANTA RITA, GUAM.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(4)(ii): All scaffold casters were not provided with a positive wheel and/or swivel lock to prevent movement:   (a) On November Wharf near the starboard aft of the US Coast Guard Cutter Assateague, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the locks for the wheels or casters were broken or missing on the tube and coupler mobile scaffold with guardrails. Safety staff and a shipwright leader said machinists were on the scaffold's 52.5 inch high platform to remove and install the cutter's propellers and propeller shafts.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): When the operator of an industrial truck was dismounted and within 25 ft. of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means was not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, and the brakes were not set to prevent movement:   (a) Near the south side exterior of the Pipe Shop in Building 21, on or about March 4, 2013, the parking brake was not set on a TCM Corporation forklift. The forklift's tines were fully lowered, the controls were neutralized, and the operator was within 25 feet of the forklift.  This provision is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.120.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(iv): Where multiple conductor cable was used with a suspended push button station, the station was not supported in some satisfactory manner that will protect the electrical conductors against strain:     (a) In Building 21 in the Ship-fitters Shop on or about March 5, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the pendant's flexible power cables, to the Harnischfeger Corporation bridge crane B-10/20685 with a rated load capacity of 5 tons, were spliced and wrapped with electrical tape where they entered the control pendant instead of being secured with an electrical fitting or connector.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(vii): Wire rope slings were not immediately removed from service when there was corrosion of the rope or end attachments:   (a) On the pavement in the parking area near the Old Hazardous Materials Building 23 on or about March 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, 2, 1 inch diameter by 10 foot long wire rope slings that were connected to a lifting device were not removed from service when the ropes had surface rust. The rigging foreman said that, if the sling was not tagged "not to use" or locked up, it was available for use by the riggers.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.82(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each work area and walkway was adequately lighted whenever an employee was present:   (a) In the Rigging Shop in Building 21, on or about March 4, 2013, and at times prior thereto, adequate lighting was not provided as flashlights were needed to read serial numbers or parts numbers on hoist equipment and slings. Most of the permanent lights did not function in the area. A temporary light was provided on a platform, but it was not adequate for reading.