OSHA Inspection: SEAWARD MARINE CORP.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.351(b)(2): Welding cable(s) in use were not free from improper repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder was connected:   (a)   Date of Violation: On or about 07-06-2016 and times prior thereto, located at USCG Base Portsmouth 4000 Coast Guard Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23703, Pier-side, on Barge #JMC159, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards by welding with an improperly repaired welding cable approximately five (5) and three-quarter (3/4) inches from the electrode holder.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.605(d)(3): Employees walking or working on the unguarded decks of barges were not protected with U.S. Coast Guard-approved work vests or buoyant vests.  (a)   Date of Violation: On or about 07-06-2016 and times prior thereto, located at USCG Base Portsmouth 4000 Coast Guard Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23703, Pier-side, on Barge #JMC159, employee(s) were exposed to unguarded decks of barges and falls overboard without U.S. Coast Guard-approved work vests or buoyant vests.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.