OSHA Inspection: CC INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,738 · Current $3,738

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.72(a)(3): Portable ladders shall be lashed, blocked or otherwise secured to prevent their being displaced. The side rails of ladders used for access to any level shall extend not less than 36 inches above that level. When this is not practical, grab rails which will provide a secure grip for an employee moving to or from the point of access shall be installed.   Barge Eli M., deck:  Portable extension ladders leading from the catwalk below deck to the deck level did not extend 36 inches as required. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,738 · Current $3,738

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees are exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, and similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges shall be guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 1915.71(j)(1) and (2), unless the nature of the work in progress or the physical conditions prohibit the use or installation of such guardrails.   Barge Eli M., deck:  Deck openings were guarded with slack wire rope.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   Barge Eli M., deck:  Employees who were provided with tight fitting 3M-6200, half-face respirators to protect them from welding fume health hazards, had facial hair interfering with the face to mask seal.