OSHA Inspection: SAMSON TUG AND BARGE, INC.

Issued

2014-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.   Maintenance Shop:  On or about 11 August 2014 and times prior thereto, Flammable materials were stored in a Roper refrigerator. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2014-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.  Marine Terminal, Main Power Shed #1:  On or about 11 august 2014 and times prior thereto, the reefer power supply cords were routed through a access hole not protected from causing abrasion to power cords.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2014-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 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:  Machine shop:  On or about 11 August 2014 and times prior there to a ground pin was logged into the electrical receptacle.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and burn hazard.

Issued

2014-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water.  a) Maintenance shop, Landing area:  On or about 11 august 2014 and times prior there to, top chain on the landing measured approximately 33 inches and the mid chain measured approximately 14 inches. This condition exposed employees to a approximately 110 inch fall hazard.  b) Maintenance shop, Storage area:  On or about 11 august 2014 and times prior there to, the top rail was removed from the mezzanine storage area.  This condition exposed employees to a approximately 109 inch fall hazard.

Issued

2014-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.151(b)(3): Fixed machinery was not secured to prevent shifting.   Machine shop north wall:  On or about 11 August 2014 and times prior thereto, the 2/3 HP, 500-3100 RPM Sears/Craftsman Drill press was not anchored to the floor.  This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard.