OSHA Inspection: EDDYVILLE RIVERPORT AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.

Issued

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 4/23/13, 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

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.48(a)(1): Danger zones at or adjacent to conveyors were not guarded to protect employees.   a) Dock Conveyor - On or about 4/23/13, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when a belt and pulley was not guarded on the conveyor system.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(c)(1): Each crane and derrick was not tested as a unit quadrennially and examined annually.   a) Barge Unloading - On or about 4/23/13, the Thunderbird 946 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

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:    a) 978 Port Authority Rd - On or about 4/23/13,  the employer did not maintain MSDS for all chemicals on-site including WD40, Ecoterra Hydrualic Oil, Prochem Grease Gun and other lubricants.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 4/23/13, a stokes basket was not available at the dock.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).