OSHA Inspection: CERES MARINE TERMINALS, INC.

Issued

2016-10-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(b)(8): The employer did not direct drivers to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where visibility is obstructed.  (a) Date of Violation: On or about 05-29-2016 and times prior thereto, located at the Virginia International Gateway Marine Terminals, Berth #2, 1000 Virginia International Gateway Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23703, Pier-side, an employee was exposed to a left leg amputation from a struck-by hazard, where two straddle carrier shuttle-trucks collided resulting in one tipping over because the employer did not direct employees to slow down at crossaisles or other locations where visibility is obstructed.  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.