OSHA Inspection: FIRST MARINE, LLC

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.      a) Bucyrus Erie Crane - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the safety latch on the hook of the Crane was missing.    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 $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.115(a)(1): When used to transfer materials or equipment from or to a vessel, cranes which are placed onboard barges, other vessels, or on wingwalls of floating drydocks, were not tested and certified in accordance with the standards provided in 29 CFR 1919 of Hoisting and Hauling Equipment by accredited persons:   a) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when cranes were not inspected annually by an accredited person.  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 1910.180(c)(2): The cab(s) of crawler crane(s) were not provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures which was easily visible to the operator while seated at the control station:  (a) Bucyrus Erie Crane - On or about 7/15/15, a load chart was not available in the crane.   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 1910.180(i)(5)(i): A carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or equivalent fire extinguisher was not kept in the cab or the vicinity of the locomotive crane(s):  (a) American 7250 Crane - On or about 7/15/15, a fire extinguisher was not available in the crane.   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 $2100.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the point of operation on the hand grinder was not guarded.      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 $2100.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the tongue guard was not adjusted properly.      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 1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel.  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the work rest on the DeWalt bench grinder exceeded 1/8 inch.  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 $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced:Note:  Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be spliced if the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.    a) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when temporary power cables were spliced together without retaining the insulating, outer sheath properties and usage characteristics of the  cords being spliced    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 $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Welding cable in poor condition was used.    a) Dry Dock - On or about 7/15/15, 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 $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2).    a) Dry Dock- On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards when working from the top of the dry dock due to railing missing mid-rails on the end.    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 1915.75(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 7/15/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards when  stairways used to access boats for repair  were not equipped with handrails.  b) Jaxon Aaron Towboat - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards when accessing the towboats due to lack of proper hand rails.  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 $2100.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(a)(1): The employer did not maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees.    a) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to tripping hazards when debris, tools, and materials were not cleared from walkways and working surfaces.      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

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Dry Dock Control rOOM - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when breaker blank filler plates were not installed in unused openings in the electrical panels.    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 1910.305(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) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an outside outlets were 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

2015-09-14 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) Floating Barge - On or about 7/15/15 , employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using damaged electrical cords.  b) Maintenance Shop - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a hand grinder with a damaged cord  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 1915.55(a)(9): Acetylene cylinders were not secured in an upright position.  a) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when cylinders were not 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

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.87(f)(1):   The employer did not provide an adequate number of basket stretchers , or the equivalent, readily accessible to  where work is being performed on a vessel or vessel section.   a) First Marine, LLC - On or about 7/15/15 a stokes basket was not available to employees.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).