OSHA Inspection: CAPE COD DOCKS, INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 crushing and struck by hazards:  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure an adequate forklift restraint device, system, or enclosure was installed on two forklifts where the forklifts were used on a daily basis.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure an adequate forklift training program contained the required elements, and was followed.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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:  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure load charts were kept in the cab of the crane to provide visual confirmation of approved lifts, and prevent overloading of the crane.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(2)(ii):  Periodic inspection(s), 1-12 month interval, or as specifically recommended by the manufacturer was not conducted:  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure periodic crane inspections were performed to identify crane discrepancies.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4)(i): Crane deficiencies such as listed in 1910.180(d)(4)(i-x) were not carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard during the Periodic inspection.   Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure periodic crane inspections were performed to identify crane boom damage.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6): Monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for crawler crane(s) were not provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes:  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure monthly inspection records were documented.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(g)(1): A thorough inspection of all ropes in use was not conducted at least once a month and a certification record was not prepared and kept on file where readily available:  Location: 23 Bog Road, West Yarmouth, MA.  The Employer did not ensure adequate rope inspections were conducted and certification records kept on a crawler crane.