OSHA Inspection: PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1419(c)(1): When using hand signals, the Standard Method must be used (see Appendix A of this subpart). Exception: Where use of the Standard Method for hand signals is infeasible, or where an operation or use of an attachment is not covered in the Standard Method, non-standard hand signals may be used in accordance with paragraph (c)(2) of this section.    a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure their crane operators were receiving the Standard Method of hand signals from all signal persons exposing employees in proximity to crane operations to falling objects, struck by, and caught in between hazards.    Noted on or about 1/29/16.