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OSHA Inspection: VIGOR MARINE LLC

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of VIGOR MARINE LLC in 5555 N CHANNEL AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97217 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 342927613.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
VIGOR MARINE LLC
Site address
5555 N CHANNEL AVE
City
PORTLAND
State
OR
ZIP
97217
Mailing
5555 N CHANNEL AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97217

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
336611
Employees
1800
Ownership type
A

Citations

16 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.95 C01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9239.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  (a) M/V Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer's hearing conservation program was ineffective at surveilling all employees, in that  an employee was exposed to sound levels exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96 decibels measured on the A scale;  (b) M/V Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer's hearing conservation program was ineffective at surveilling all employees, in that  an employee was exposed to sound levels exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 102 decibels measured on the A scale.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6500
  • — Z (S) $9239

1910.95 K01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k) and ensure employee participation in the program.  (a) In the engine room of M/V Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to sound levels exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96 decibels measured on the A scale without participating in a noise training program in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k)
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 E06 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9239.00 · Current $9239.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i) is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.154 that incorporates the General Industry requirement: The employer did not provide a medical examination to determine the employee's ability to use the respirator:  (a) Engine room of M/v Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were not assessed and approved to use a respirator.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $9239
  • — Z (S) $9239

1910.178 A06

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9239.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): On each powered industrial truck, the user did not see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition:  (a) On the dry dock which was holding M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that on forklift #F30, the user did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition, and the control lever knob was missing on the controller which would raise or lower the mast.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6500
  • — Z (S) $9239

1910.178 L06

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   (a) on the dry dock which was holding M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that an industrial truck was being operated by a driver who was not on the list of certified PIT operators maintained by Vigor.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 Q01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  (a) On the dry dock which was holding M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that a power-operated industrial truck,#F-30, not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): An industrial truck was placed in service after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:   (a) On the dry dock which was holding M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that an industrial truck #F30 was placed in service after an examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle, in that the knob was missing from the control lever which would raise and lower the mast.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1915.88 H

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $5543.00 · Current $3900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.88(h):    The employer did not ensure that food and beverages were not consumed in an area where employees could be exposed to hazardous or toxic substances:  (a) Engine room of M/v Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to ingestion exposure, in that drinking water was provided and allowed to be consumed within the restricted zone.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3900
  • — Z (S) $5543

1915.93 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9239.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.93(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee uses a safety belt, securely and tightly fastened, at all times while operating or riding in a motor vehicle:  (a) On the dry dock which was holding M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that a driver was operating an industrial truck #F30 without using a safety belt.  (b) Outside of the lunchroom at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 employees were exposed to struck by and rollover hazards, in that a driver was operating an industrial truck #10576849 without using a safety belt.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $9239

1910.134 F02

Deleted Repeat 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $369.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.154 that incorporates the General Industry requirement: Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested whenever a different respirator facepiece was used:  (a) Engine room of M/v Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to inhalation exposure, in that the employer instituted a new requirement for inline air respirators which were not fit tested.  Vigor was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 834323, citation number 2, item number 1, with a final order date of 2/28/2013, with respect to a workplace located at FSV-7, 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $0
  • — Z (R) $369

1910.134 D01 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) this is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.154 that incorporates General Industry requirements: The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  (a) On the M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/1/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to copper and iron oxide inhalation hazards contained in welding fumes and the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards with welding.   Vigor was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1103163, citation number 2, item number 1, with a final order date of 4/18/2016, with respect to a workplace located at Building 72, 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland Oregon.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.1025 D02

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1037.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.1025: An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  (a) In the engine room of M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to lead inhalation hazards, in that the employer did not perform initial determinations of employee exposure to lead.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $1037

1910.1025 E03 IV

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1037.00 · Current $1037.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(iv) is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.1025 that incorporates the General Industry requirement: Written compliance programs for lead were not revised and updated annually to reflect the current status of the program:  (a) In the engine room of M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to lead inhalation hazards, in that the employer did not revise and update their lead compliance program annually.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1037
  • — Z (O) $1037

1910.1025 L02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1037.00 · Current $1037.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i) is applicable to shipyard employment by 1915.1025 that incorporates the General Industry requirement: A copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices was not made readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level:  (a) In the engine room of M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices was not made readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1037
  • — Z (O) $1037

1915.51 B01 II

Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.51(b)(1)(ii): General mechanical ventilation was not of sufficient capacity or so arranged as to produce the number of air changes necessary to maintain welding fumes and smoke within safe limits:  (a) Engine room of M/v Matanuska, at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/7/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to inhalation exposure, in that general mechanical ventilation was not sufficient to maintain the enclosure smoke free.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1915.505 F02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $1037.00 · Current $1037.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.505(f)(2)(i): The fire response equipment was not kept in a state of readiness:  (a) At the entrance to the M/v Matanuska at Vigor Marine, LLC shipyard at 5555 N Channel Ave, Portland, Oregon: On or about 2/2/2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation hazards and burns in that the employer did not maintain the fire alarm horn in working condition.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1037
  • — Z (O) $1037

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