OSHA Inspection: VIGOR MARINE LLC

Issued

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3750.00 · Current $3400.00 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)  (a)  Dry-dock 6:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, there were multiple work platforms on the lower level that had railings that measured 26 inches to the top rail.  This exposed employees to a potential fall hazard of 6 feet.  (b)  Cat-walk underneath pier by dry-dock 3:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, the railing section was missing a mid-rail.  This exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet.  (c)  Gem State:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, an area that employees walked by did not have a proper railing.  This exposed employees to a 20 foot fall hazard to the lower level.  (d)  Pier by dry-dock 3:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, there were multiple ladder entrances going down to underneath the pier that had no protection.  This exposed employees to a 30 foot fall hazard to the lower level.  (e)  Harley new barge build mid section.  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, the wire rope railing was secured by only one wire rope clip.  This exposed employees to a potential fall hazard of ten feet.   (f)  Stairs leading out of dry-dock 3:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, the chain railings all measured under 35 inches.  This exposed employees to a potential fall hazard.

Issued

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:  (a)  Dry-Dock 6 port and starboard: On or about October 26, and times prior thereto, there were multiple ladder-ways with no swing gates or offsets installed.  This exposed employees to fall hazards from 6 to 20 feet if employee backed into opening.  (b)  Paint booth top of hopper:   On or about October 26, and times prior thereto, the ladder-way at top of hopper did not have a  swing gate or offset installed.  This exposed employees to a fall hazard of 20 feet if employee backed into opening.

Issued

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.114(c): Straps, shackles, and the beam or overhead structure to which a chain fall or pull-lift was secured was not of adequate strength to support The weight of the load plus The gear.  (a)  USNS Rappahonnock:  On or about October 26, 2015 and times prior thereto, an employee was lifting a hatch with a cum-along connected to a pipe that had cargo oil stripper labeled on the pipe.  This exposed the employee to a struck-by hazard from the hatch if the pipe broke while lifting the hatch.

Issued

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(j)(2)(iii): Live-line tools used for primary employee protection were not removed from service every 2 years, and whenever required under paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of this section, for examination, cleaning, repair, and testing as follows:  (a)  Dry-dock 6;  On or about October 26, and times prior thereto,  Salisbury live line tools were left down in dry-dock 6 and did the employer did not keep or have tools tested to the manufactures specifications.