OSHA Inspection: HELM FERTILIZER TERMINAL, INC.

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.62(a)(2): Defective gear, as defined by the manufacturer's specifications, was used by the employer.     a) Dry Dock - On or about 2/24/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hooks on lifting bridles were not equipped with safety latches.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.64(l)(3): Conveyors were not operated with all the overload devices, guards, and/or safety devices in place and operable.  a) Dry Dock - On or at 2/24/15, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when a belt and pulley was not guarded on the barge end hopper.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Liquid Dock - On or about 2/24/15,   strain relief was not provided on the power cord for the hoist.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered    a) Liquid Dock - On or about 2/24/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an outside outlet was not protected against water accumulation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(d)(7): Stretchers in permanent locations were not mounted to prevent damage or be protected from the elements if located out-of-doors.  a) Dry Dock - On or about 2/24/15, the stretcher/stokes basket was not protected from the weather.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(e)(1): The employer did not ensure that there was in the vicinity of each vessel being worked, at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch life-ring with no less than 90 feet of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder that reaches from the top of the apron to the surface of the water.  a) Dry Dock - On or about 2/24/15, a U.S. Coast guard approved life ring was not available.  b) Liquid Dock - On or about 2/24/15, 90 feet of line was not attached to the life ring.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).