OSHA Inspection: BERGERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,656 · Current $4,656

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(h)(1): All projecting keys, setscrews, and other projections in revolving parts were not guarded by a metal cover.  (a) Winchester Bay Project - Manitowoc Crane Barge - On or about January 26th, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the alternator blades on the deck winch engine were guarded.  This exposes employees to finger amputation and deep lacerations.

Issued

Feb 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  (a) Winchester Bay Project - Manitowoc Crane Barge - On or about January 26th, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the vertical belts on the deck winch engine were guarded.  This exposed employees to finger amputation or deep lacerations.

Issued

Feb 21, 2018

Abate by

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii): Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970  (a) Winchester Bay Project - Manitowoc Crane Barge - On or about January 26th, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the red AMEREX ABC fire extinguisher was periodically inspected and in proper working order.

Issued

Feb 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(h): Oxygen, and fuel gas pressure regulators, or their related gauges were not in proper working order while in use.  (a) Winchester Bay Project - Manitowoc Crane Barge - On or about January 26th, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the fuel gas regulator gauge, on the acetylene bottle, was in proper working order.

Issued

Feb 21, 2018

Abate by

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1437(h)(5)(i): A marine engineer, marine architect, licensed surveyor, or other qualified person who has expertise with respect to vessels/flotation devices did not survey the internal portion of the barge, pontoons, vessel, or other means of flotation.  (a) Winchester Bay Project - Manitowoc Crane Barge - On or about January 26th, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the spud barge was inspected every 4 (four) years.