OSHA Inspection: MVBS JEFFERSONVILLE

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.2.1, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Where removable caps were provided for valve protection, such caps were not kept on cylinders when they were not in use:    a) On or about November 5, 2014, alongside the road leading to the dock area, a cylinder of fuel gas, which was identified by the employer as polypropylene gas, was stored without the removable cap for valve protection, exposing employees to potential impact injuries from the cylinder if the valve were damaged.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a)  On or about November 15, 2014, the employer had failed to identify the hazards in the workplace to which employees are exposed.  The hazards included welding on painted surfaces within enclosed and confined spaces such as wing tanks and other void spaces. Also painting surfaces using chemicals such as methyl ethyl ketone, potentially exposing employees to respiratory and central nervous system health hazards.

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 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not developed a worksite specific program explaining how training would be accomplished, how proper labeling would be completed and maintained, and how the employer would ensure that safety data sheets were present.  The employees were exposed to welding, painting, and cleaning chemicals.

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 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not complete a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet  a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not developed a list of the hazardous chemicals that were used for painting, welding and cleaning. Employees were exposed to contact and inhalation hazards related to the use of methyl ethyl ketone.

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 1915.12(e): The employer neither established a shipyard rescue team nor arranged for an outside rescue team to respond promptly to a request for rescue service:      a)  On or about November 5, 2014, in the barge spaces, entry was made into seven vessels during October, 2014, some of these were AGS216B, DRS444, and T13637 wing tanks and other voids by the welder/supervisor in order to perform welding.  The facility did not have its own rescue service and had not made arrangements with the fire department to perform rescue in confined and enclosed spaces. Employees were exposed to asphyxiation hazards.

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 1915.152(b)(4): The employer failed to document an occupational hazard assessment which should have included: Occupations involved in the survey, the date in which the survey took place and the name of the person who performed the hazard assessment:    a) On or about November 5, 2014, throughout the facility, the employer had failed to perform a personal protective equipment hazard assessment.  The employer had made a general list of personal protective equipment to be worn, but each job had not been assessed.  Employees were exposed to eye, skin and other contact hazards.

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 1915.157(a): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects:  a) On or about November 5, 2014, at the barges, employees were exposed to chemical absorption into skin while painting.  Employees wear medical grade latex gloves while applying a variety of paints, primers and thinners while painting the barges, which includes methyl ethyl ketone. The latex gloves were not evaluated for use with chemicals. Incorrect usage of gloves exposed employees to dermatitis and central nervous system damage.

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 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not been developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire:    a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not developed a fire safety plan for the terminal. A written plan had not been developed to identify fire hazards, alarm and evacuation procedures, how employees report hazards and fires and other fire safety related hazards. Employees were exposed to flammables from painting, welding, and electrical hazards, potentially exposing employees to burn hazards.

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 1915.502(c)(2): The employer did not review the fire safety plan upon initial assignment for new employees:  a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not developed a fire safety plan for the terminal. The fire safety plan had not been reviewed with employees. Employees were exposed to flammables from painting, welding, and electrical hazards, potentially exposing employees to burn hazards.

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 1915.505(a)(2): A written fire response policy was not created, maintained and updated:    a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not developed a written fire response policy. Multiple fires have occurred at the location, and were extinguished by employees. Employees were exposed to asphyxiation and burns.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1915.508(d)(8): The training that involved live fire response exercises were not conducted in accordance with NFPA 1403-2002:  a) On or about November 5, 2014, the employer had not performed live fire response exercises.  The training was limited to a video and toolbox talk on how to use the fire extinguisher.  Multiple fires had occurred at the facility which had been put out by the employees using fire extinguishers. The lack of training potentially exposed employees to asphyxiation and burns.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(b): A first aid kit and at least one person holding a valid first aid certificate were not at the terminal when work was in progress:    a)  On or about November 5, at the terminal, the employer performs barge cleaning. The employer had not provided a person with a valid first aid certificate at the terminal when work was in progress.  While the tugboats, from this facility, had personnel with a valid first aid certificate, they were not normally at the terminal during work. Employees were exposed to increased injuries due to untrained personnel.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(1): Stretchers were not permanently equipped with bridles for attaching to the hoisting gear:       a)  On or about November 5, 2014, at the MVBS dock, a Stoke's basket was not present to aid in the removal of injured employees from the dock and barge area, potentially exposing employees to further injury.