OSHA Inspection: PSC METALS, INC.

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water.:  a) Dock - On or about 3/15/16, employees were exposed to fall hazards from openings located on the dock.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(3): A blanket or other suitable covering was not available for the stretcher.   a) Dock - On or about 3/15/16 employees were exposed to water hazards when the stokes basket was not equipped with a blanket.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(4): Stretchers shall have at least four sets of effective patient restraints in operable condition.  a) Dock - On or about 3/15/16, the stokes basket was not equipped with patient restraints.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(f): A US Coast Guard approved 30 inch life ring, with at least 90 feet of line attached, was not available at readily accessible points at each waterside work area where the employees' work exposed them to the hazard of drowning.    a) Dock - On or about 3/15/16 employees were exposed to water hazards when 90 feet of rope was not attached to each life ring.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).