OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(1): Each dive team member did not have the experience or training necessary to perform assigned tasks in a safe and healthful manner, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1076 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):       a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, employees performing diving operations did not have the experience and training in the use of tools, equipment, systems, techniques required to perform these underwater tasks in a safe manner.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(3): All dive team members were not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (American Red Cross standard course or equivalent):    a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, employees performing diving operations did not have the CPR training while working in the Saint Johns River.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(c)(2): The designated person-in-charge did not have experience and training in the conduct of the assigned diving operation (is applicable to the standard by 29 CFR 1926.1076 which incorporates the General Industry requirement):      a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, employees performing diving operations did not ensure the designated person-in-charge had the training and experience required to plan, perform and oversee the dive operations in a safe manner.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.422(b)(2): The means provided for exiting the water did not extend below the water surface:    a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not provide a means of exit below the water surface.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.422(c)(1)(i): An operational two-way voice communication system was not used between each surface supplied air or mixed-gas diver and a dive team member at the dive location, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1082 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):      a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not provide employees engaged in diving operations with two-way voice communications which could be used for emergency assistance and safety related direction.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.425(c)(1): Each surface-supplied air diver was not continuously tended while in the water:     a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, employees performing diving operations were not continuously tended while in the water.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(c)(1)(iv): Breathing gas supply hose(s) did not have their open ends taped, capped or plugged when not in use:  a. On or about November 16, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not have the open ends to the supply hoses taped, capped or plugged when they were not in use.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(j)(2): Diver(s) Except when heavy gear is worn or in SCUBA diving, each diver shall wear a safety harness, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1090 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):    a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not equip the diver with a safety harness.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.420(a): The employer did not develop and maintain a safe practices manual:      a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not maintain a safe practices manual to address the safety and health of the employees who were engaged in the diving operations.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(c)(3): An American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent and a bag type manual resuscitator was not available at the dive location, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1081 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):        a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not provide a first aid book or a bag-type manual resuscitator at the dive location.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.423(d)(1): The following information was not recorded and maintained for each diving operation:     a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not record and maintain the dive team members including the designated person-in-charge for each diving operation.     b. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not record and maintain the date, time and location for each diving operation.    c. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not record and maintain surface or underwater conditions for each diving operation.    d. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not record and maintain the maximum depth and bottom time for each diving operation.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(b)(4): The output of air compressor systems was not tested for air purity every six months by means of samples taken at the connection to the distribution system:     a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer was using an air compressor to provide air to the divers and the air compressor had not been tested for output and air purity by samples taken at the air distribution system.

Issued

Jan 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(g)(1): Gauges indicating diver depth, which can be read at the dive location, were not used for all dives, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1090 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):     a. On or about October 13, 2015, at Blount Island Marine Terminal Berth 35, the employer did not provide employees who were engaged in diving operations, gauges indicating diver depth for each dive operation.