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OSHA Inspection: FIRST MARINE, LLC, A DIVISION OF WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC., ASSUMED NAME FOR WRBM, LLC

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of FIRST MARINE, LLC, A DIVISION OF WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC., ASSUMED NAME FOR WRBM, LLC in 354 HOLLANGER RD, CALVERT CITY, KY 42029 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 342922523.

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Site address
354 HOLLANGER RD
City
CALVERT CITY
State
KY
ZIP
42029
Mailing
354 HOLLANGER RD, CALVERT CITY, KY 42029
Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
336611
Employees
49
Ownership type
A

18 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 27, 2018
Penalty
Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to hazard of asphyxiation:  (a)  William E. Strait - During the period January 18, 2018 through January 19, 2018 a carbon monoxide producing propane forced air heater was used in the lower engine room.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $12934
  • — Z (S) $12934

1915.55 F03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 27, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.55(f)(3): A hose carrying acetylene, oxygen, natural or manufactured fuel gas, or any gas or substances which may ignite or enter into combustion or be in any way harmful to employees, was not inspected at the beginning of each shift:  (a) William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 the employer did not ensure that employees using cutting torch in space below deck locker inspect the hose line supplying oxygen and propylene as required. A section of the hose was on the deck covered with snow and ice.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.55 F04

Serious Gravity 5 7 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 27, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.55(f)(4): Hose which had been subjected to flashback or which showed evidence of severe wear or damage was not tested to twice the normal pressure, but in no case less than 200 psi:  (a) William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 gas hose lines in use that were repaired on site by means of splice kits, after being found to have severe wear or damaged, were not tested to 200 psi prior to being placed back in service.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1915.73 D

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2):  (a) William E. Strait - During the period January 18, 2017 through January 19, 2018 deck openings around aft end of engines in the upper engine room were not guarded exposing employees to fall hazard of up to 8 feet.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.74 C02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 23, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1915.74(c)(2): A safe walkway meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1917.74(a)(7) was not provided to step safely to or from the wharf, float, barge, or river towboat:  (a) William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 a ramp was not provided to access the vessel. The William E. Strait was tied to the dock in a manner that would allow it to float away from the dock creating a space of approximately 2 feet that an employee could fall through between the deck and dock.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.81 B01 IV

Serious Gravity 5 7 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 27, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.81(b)(1)(iv):   The employer did not place each hose and cord in a location that would prevent injury to employees and damage to the hoses and cords:  (a)  William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 hoses and cords on walkways were not covered exposing employees to tripping and fall hazards.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.89 B04

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.89(b)(4): Employer's lockout/tags-plus program did not cover employee information and training in accordance with paragraph (o) of this section as required by 1915.181(c):  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 the employer's written energy control program did not address employee information and training.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.89 B05

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.89(b)(5):  Employer's lockout/tags-plus program did not cover Incident investigations in accordance with paragraph (p) of this section:  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 the employer's energy control procedure did not address incident investigations.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1915.89 B06

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.89(b)(6): Employer's lockout/tags-plus program did not cover program audits in accordance with paragraph (q) of this section:  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 the employer's energy control program did not address audits.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1915.89 M01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.89(m)(1):   The employer did not establish and implement provisions for the orderly transfer of lockout/tags-plus systems between authorized employees when they were starting and ending their work shifts, or when personnel changes occurred during a work shift, to prevent energization or startup of the machinery, equipment, or system being serviced or the release of hazardous energy:  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 the employer's written energy control program did not address shift and personnel changes.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1915.89 O04

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.89(o)(4):  In addition to training authorized employees in the requirements in paragraphs (o)(2) and (o)(3) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee was trained in the requirements in paragraph (o)(4)(i) through (o)(4)(ix) section:  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 the employer had not trained authorized employees as required.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.89 Q01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Aug 10, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.89(q)(1): The employer did not conduct an audit of the lockout/tags-plus program and procedures currently in use at least annually to ensure that the procedures and the requirements of this section are being followed and to correct any deficiencies:  (a)  Shipyard - On or about February 1, 2018 an audit of the employer's energy control program and procedures had not been conducted as required.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.158 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
Jul 23, 2018
Penalty
Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1915.158(b)(2): On floating vessels under 200 feet in length, at least one 30-inch U.S. Coast Guard approved ring life buoy with line attached were not located at the gangway:  (a)  William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 a life ring with line attached was not visible and accessible at employee access point.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $10163
  • — Z (S) $10163

1915.503 B02 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Penalty
Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1915.503(b)(2)(ii): The employer did not make sure that unattended fuel gas and oxygen hose lines or torches were in enclosed spaces for no more than 15 minutes:  William E. Strait - During the period January 17, 2018 through January 19, 2018 employee(s) left gas hose lines in enclosed spaces unattended.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $12934
  • — Z (S) $12934

1915.503 B02 IV

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Penalty
Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1915.503(b)(2)(iv): The employer did not make sure that all disconnected fuel gas and oxygen hose lines were rolled back to the supply manifold or to open air to disconnect the torch, or extended fuel gas and oxygen hose lines were not reconnected at the supply manifold unless the lines were given a positive means of identification when they were first connected and the lines were tested using a drop test or other positive means to ensure the integrity of fuel gas and oxygen burning system:   (a) William E. Strait - During the period January 17, 2018  through January 19, 2018 employee disconnected torch from oxygen/propylene gas hose lines in enclosed space and left the gas lines in the enclosed space below the deck locker and the end of shift.  On January 19, 2018 the oxygen and propylene for the hose lines was discovered turned on without a torch attached to the line.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $12934
  • — Z (S) $12934

1915.508 B01

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 6 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
May 13, 2020
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $8,130
29 CFR 1915.508(b)(1): The employer did not ensure all employees were trained on emergency alarm signals, including system discharge and employee evacuation alarms:  (a) Shipyard - On or about January 19, 2018 through February 8, 2018 the employer did not train all employees and temporary employees as required.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $8130
  • — C (S) $8130
  • — Z (S) $8130

1915.508 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 8 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Abate by
May 13, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.508(b)(2): The employer did not ensure the employees were trained on the primary and secondary evacuation routes in event of fire in the workplace:  (a) Shipyard - During the period January 19, 2018 through February 8, 2018 the employer did not train all employees and all temporary employees as required.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1904.40 A

Other-than-serious 3 instances 49 exposed
Issued
Jul 17, 2018
Penalty
Initial $2,033 · Current $1,033 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  (a) First Marine, LLC Calvert City:  On January 19, 2018 Area Director requested OSHA 300 and 300A's for 2015. 2017, 2017. On or about February 9, 2018 an email was sent to remind employer representative that the 300A's were not provided. A third request was made in person for the records on March 14, 2018.  The employer representative provided requested records on March 15, 2018.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $1033
  • — C (O) $2033
  • — Z (O) $2033

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