OSHA Inspection: MVBS JEFFERSONVILLE

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3465.00 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 are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.    (a) On or about November 3, 2014, an electrical receptacle in Storage Shed Number 1 had overheated which resulted in the melting and burning of the receptacle.  The receptacle continued to be utilized, exposing employees to possible burns, electrical shock or death by electrocution.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4; and  Table S-5.     (a) On or about November 3, 2014, in Storage Building 1, extensive electrical equipment was plugged into a power strip and single receptacle causing an overload and exceeding the voltage class and current for which it was rated. Employees were exposed to burns, electrical shock, and possible death by electrocution.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.    (a) On or about November 5, 2014, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock, or electrocution at the entrance of the maintenance shed due to an electrical cable running from the fuel tanks through the bottom of the steel door to the electrical outlets inside the shed.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords or cables may not be used:  As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  (a) On or about November 3, 2014, at the fuel tank area, flexible cords were being utilized as permanent wiring in order to power the fuel pumps. Employees were exposed to possible burns, electrical shock  or death by electrocution.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2475.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(f)(1)(i): Crane and derrick operating controls shall be clearly marked, or a chart indicating their function shall be posted at the operator's position.     (a) On or about November 3, 2014, the controls on the Mantioc crane were not marked as required. This hazard could result in improper usage, resulting in injury to employees from being struck by moving parts.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.22(f): If the foot of a gangway is more than one foot (.30 m) away from the edge of the apron, the space between them shall be bridged by a firm walkway equipped with a hand rail with a minimum height of approximately 33 inches (.84 m) with mid-rails on both sides.    (a) On or about November 3, 2014, the gangway leading from the dock to the barge was bent and not flush with the barge. Employees were exposed to falls from elevation which could cause broken bones, being caught between the dock and barge and death by drowning.    (b) On or about November 3, 2014, the gangway leading from the dock to the barge was missing a hand rail. Employees were exposed to falls from elevation which could result in broken bones, being caught between the dock and the barge and death by drowning.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2475.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.37(a): Walking shall be prohibited along the sides of covered lighters or barges with coamings or cargo more than five feet (1.52 m) high unless a three-foot (.91 m) clear walkway or a grab rail or taut hand line is provided.    (a) On or about November 3, 2014, on the containment barge, the hand line provided for employees was damaged and not maintained in a taut manner. Employees were exposed to possible falls leading to serious injury, broken bones, or even death by drowning.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.55(c)(1): Accessible areas within the swing radius of the body of a revolving crane or within the travel of a shipboard gantry crane shall be physically guarded or other equally effective means shall be taken during operations to prevent an employee from being caught between the body of the crane and any fixed structure, or between parts of the crane. Verbal warnings to employees to avoid the dangerous area do not meet this requirement.    (a) On or about November 3, 2014, a Mantioc crane permanently mounted on an access barge was not physically guarded or other equally effective means within the swing radius to prevent employees from being caught between the body of the crane and any fixed structure.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.  (a) On or about November 3, 2014, on Block F of the OSHA 300 Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses Form, it did not specifically address the objects or substances that directly injured or made the employee ill.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.30(a):  The employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that was expected to be in operation for one year or longer:  a) On or about November 5, 2014, the OSHA 300 Log for this location was provided by the employer.  However, it was noted that the same log was being utilized for two different establishments.