OSHA Inspection: EVANSVILLE MARINE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2544.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least  (a) Welding Barge- On or about 9/20/16, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not stored properly.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5300.00 · Current $3180.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.115(a)(1): When used to transfer materials or equipment from or to a vessel, cranes which are placed onboard barges, other vessels, or on wingwalls of floating drydocks, were not tested and certified in accordance with the standards provided in 29 CFR 1919 of Hoisting and Hauling Equipment by accredited persons:    a) Barge - On or about 9/20/16,  the American Crane had not been certified annually.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Barge - On or about 9/20/16,   strain relief was not provided on an extension cord.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered    a) Barge/dock On or about 9/20/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when outside outlets were not protected against water accumulation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1): Valve protection caps on gas Welding and cutting cylinders were not in place or secure.  a) Welding Barge - On or about 9/20/16, valve caps were not in place on oxygen and acetylene cylinders.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-26 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) Barge/Dock - On or about 9/20/16 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).