OSHA Inspection: BLUE NORTH FISHERIES

Issued

2016-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.35: Employees were working around open weather deck hatches which were not protected by coamings to a height of 24 inches (0.61 m), or by taut lines or barricades at a height of 36 to 42 inches (0.91 m to 1.07 m) above the deck.   F/V Blue Pacific, Weather deck:  On or about 9 February 2016 and times prior thereto, The Hydraulic Room hatch, measuring 18.5" x 24", was open with a coaming of approximately 3 inches.  This condition exposed employees to a foot fall hazard.

Issued

2016-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.62(e)(1): Natural and synthetic rope having abnormal or excessive wear was not removed from service.   F/V Blue Pacific, Factory area:  On or about 9 February 2016 and times prior thereto, the yellow synthetic rope in use for positioning the freezer hatch exhibited excessive wear.  This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

2016-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.64(a): Readily accessible stop controls were not provided on powered conveyors for use in an emergency.      F/V Blue Pacific, Freezer Room:  On or about 9 February 2016 and times prior thereto, the hydraulically powered, conveyor belt, measuring approximately 32 feet long, did not have an emergency stop installed.  This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.