OSHA Inspection: WEPFER MARINE OF HICKMAN

Issued

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least  (a) Wepfer Marine of Hickman - On or about 4/28/15, employees were exposed to explosion hazards when oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not separated as required.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Welding cable in poor condition was used.   a) Wepfer Marine of Hickman- On or about 4/28/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a welding machine with damaged cables.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(a): Area(s) surrounding tank(s) containing flammable liquids were not provided with adequate drainage or dikes:  a) Wepfer Marine of Hickman - On or about 4/28/15, above ground fuel tanks on site and did not have any drainage or diking established to protect adjacent waterways from leakage and/or spillage.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.173(d): Barriers or guards were not erected to prevent damage to pressure vessels, drums, and other containers of 30 gallon capacity, or over, containing flammable or toxic liquids or gases.    a) Wepfer Marine of Hickman - On or about 4/28/15, fuel tanks were not protected against collision damage from vehicles exposing employees to explosion hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i)(b): A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units was not located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid storage area located outside of a storage room but inside a building as required.   a) Wepfer Marine of Hickman - On or about 4/28/15, a fire extinguisher was located 3 feet from fuel tanks.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).