OSHA Inspection: GMD SHIPYARD CORP.

Issued

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(9): Acetylene cylinders were not secured in an upright position.      Plate Shop:    On or about September 19, 2017    The acetylene cylinder was not secured in an upright position and not in use.

Issued

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.82(b)(3): 29 CFR 1915.82(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the connections and insulation on electric cords were maintained in a safe condition to prevent accidental contact with the conductors:      a) Pipe shop between Docks 5 & 6:    On or about July 18, 2017    The portable light used for illumination in the clean out hole was not protected and had worn insulation.

Issued

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.131(e): Before use, pneumatic tools shall be secured to the extension hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected from the whip.    b) Machine Shop:    On or about September 19, 2017    The mechanic was exposed to a unsecured pneumatic hose while cleaning parts.

Issued

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.132(a): The frames of portable electric tools and appliances were not grounded through a third wire in the conductors, or through a separate wire which was grounded at the source of the current.      a) Machine Shop:    On or about September 19, 2017    The machinist used a 4 gang box to wire the fan and a light but the box was not grounded.

Issued

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel.    b) Electrical Shop:    On or about September 19, 2017    The work rest of the grinder was not installed.