OSHA Inspection: ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Jun 23, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,249 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by/crushed-by hazards due to equipment operators not being trained to inspect or operate equipment:     a) Worksite, North - No inspection or operation training was provided for an employee who was operating a Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader. A bucket attachment fell from the track loader and struck another employee on, or about, 01/23/2014.        Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.        ABATEMENT NOTE:     Recommended Practice: Read and understand instructions in the Operator's Manual, Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader.      1) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is to provide employees training to inspect and operate the Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader.     2) Visually confirm that quick-hitch latch pins are engaged.     3) Conduct walk-around inspection of vehicle as prescribed by the manufacturer.     4) Travel with bucket cylinder fully retracted and the bucket at a height of approximately 12 inches from the ground.      REFERENCES:     Operator's Manual, Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader    ANSI/SAE J1388, Issued 1985 - 06, Surface Vehicle Standard, Personnel Protection - Skid Steer Loaders

Issued

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,248 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Worksite, North - An employee was not wearing a hard hat and was struck by equipment while working near a Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader. The employer did not assess workplaces to determine the need for PPE on, or about, 01/23/2014.         Note:  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,248 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing when PPE is necessary:    a) Worksite, North - An employee was not wearing a hard hat and was struck by equipment while working near a Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader. The employer did not provide training to employees who are exposed to overhead hazards on, or about, 01/23/2014.         Note:  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,248 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    a) Worksite, North - Employee was struck in the head while working near a Takeuchi TL 240 Compact Track Loader. The employee was not wearing protective helmet on, or about, 01/23/2014.        Note:  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.