OSHA Inspection: THREE RIVERS BOAT & BARGE, INC.

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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:  a) Three Rivers Barge - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prong on the temporary lighting was missing.  b) Three Rivers Barge - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prongs were missing on extensions cords  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Welding cable in poor condition was used.  a) Dry Dock - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using damaged welding cables.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(c)(1): a ground return cable did not have a safe current carrying capacity equal to or exceeding The specified maximum output capacity of The arc Welding or cutting unit, which it serviced.   a) Dry Dock Area - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed electrical hazards when grounding cables were damaged and not capable of carrying the current safely.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.74(a)(1): The employer permitted employees to board or leave a vessel by using a gangway with less than 20 inches walking surface, of adequate strength, maintained in safe repair, and safely secured.  a) Three Rivers Barge - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the gangway was not equipped with handrails and was not safely secured.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.75(b): Sides of gangways, Ramps, or permanent stairways, including those used for access to wing walls from dry dock floors did not have a railing with a midrail.  a) Dry Dock - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the permanent stairways on the dry dock were not equipped with handrails.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.82(a)(3):   For vessels and vessel sections, the employer did not provide illumination that meets the levels set forth in the table to paragraph (a)(2) or ANSI/ IESNA RP-7-01 (incorporated by reference, see 1915.5).  a) Dry Dock - On or about 6/9/15, employees were exposed to slip/trip hazards, fall  and struck-by hazards due to low lighting conditions during the second shift.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $200.00 · Current $120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Three Rivers Barge - On or about 6/9/15, strain relief was not provided on a ventilation fan exposing employees to possible electrical hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   a) Dry Dock - On or about 6/9/15 employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using temporary lighting with damaged cords.  b) Dry Dock - On or about 6/9/15 , employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using damaged electrical cords.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).