OSHA Inspection: CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    Wooden  Dock  On or about 12/20/2019, employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards while working in and around the dock areas that were covered in snow and ice.   Instance 1:  Right side of electrical shed  Instance 2:  Left side of electrical shed  Instance 3:  Adjacent to Headhouse

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling:     Wooden Dock  On or about 12/20/2019, employees were exposed to a fall hazard from the dock to the ground below while performing ship repair activities without fall protection.   Instance 1:  Right side of electrical shed  Instance 2:  Left side of electrical shed  Instance 3:  Headhouse

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Any ladder with structural or other defects is immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced;    Shipyard:  On or about 12/20/2019, multiple step-ladders and extension ladders with structural or other defects were not immediately tagged  "Dangerous: Do Not Use".    Instance 1:  Aluminum extension ladder had no labels/decals to inform the user of the ladder type and weight capacity.  Instance 2:  Fiberglass step was shorten/modified by cutting the rails shorter.  Instance 3:  Fiberglass stepladder had no labels/decals to inform the user of the ladder type and weight capacity, and was covered in paint preventing the identification of defects and damage during inspection.  Instance 4:  Wooden stepladder had no labels/decals to inform the user of the ladder type and weight capacity

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition.    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, the employer did not ensure the nameplate with load capacity was legible on a Clark powered industrial truck.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    Shipyard:  On or about 11/26/2019, employees operating powered industrial trucks were not trained and evaluated on the safe operation of the Clark powered industrial truck.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, the Clark powered industrial truck was not inspected prior to daily operation.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:    Shipyard P&H Truck Crane:  On or about 12/19/2019, Periodic inspections, 1- to 12- month intervals, or as specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the crane were not performed to determine any deficiencies that could affect the safe operation of the crane.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(g)(1): A thorough inspection of all ropes in use was not conducted at least once a month and a certification record was not prepared and kept on file where readily available:    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, a thorough inspection of ropes was not performed monthly and certification records indicating inspections by an authorized person where not kept on file or readily available.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;    Dockside:  On or about 11/26/2019, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where multiple oxygen cylinders were stored directly next to multiple acetylene cylinders.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Outside of electrical shed:  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from electrical that was not installed and used in accordance instructions included in the listing and labeling.    1. A metal outlet box that was not being used in accordance with its listing and labeling and was outside in wet conditions, was not rated for outdoor or wet locations.   2. A metal outlet box was used to make an extension cord for temporary wiring.   3. Circuit breaker panel did not have the correct manufacturer's breakers installed, leaving a gap between the breakers and inner cover that would affect the arc flash/blast rating.  4. A transformer in the electrical shed was not secured to the floor or by other appropriate means.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.    Electrical shed:  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while using electrical outlets and corded tools, connected to electrical outlets or circuit breakers that are not GFCI protected.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.    Headhouse  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to energized electrical hazards and broken glass hazards where multiple temporary lights did not have guards protecting the light bulb from accidental damage.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    Dockside:  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using extension cords that had the outer protective casing pulled away from the plug end, exposing the energized conductor wires.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    Dockside/exterior of electrical shed:  On or about 12/19/2019,  employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to extension cord insulation being damaged, exposing energized electrical conductors that were not visually inspected prior to use.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    Dockside/exterior of electrical shed:  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to extension cords' insulation being damaged, exposing electrical conductors. Employer did not remove damaged extension cords prior to use.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.132(d): Worn and or frayed electric cables were not taken out of service.    Dockside:  On or about 12/19/2019, employee was exposed to electrical shock hazards while operating Milwaukee circular saw that had a frayed male cord cap, exposing the energized conductor wires..

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(d)(4): Posts of independent pole metal scaffolds were not fitted with bases supported on a firm foundation to distribute the load.    Wooden Rail Dock  On or about 11/26/2019, an employee was working from a tubular welded frame scaffold without base plates to distribute the load.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1): Scaffolding, staging, runways, or working platforms which are supported or suspended more than 5 feet above a solid surface, or at any distance above water, were not provided with a railing, which had a top rail whose upper surface was from 42 to 45 inches above the upper surface of the staging, platform, or runway and a midrail located halfway between the upper rail and the staging, platform, or runway.    Wooden Rail Dock  Instance 1  On or about 11/26/2019, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 11-feet, 2-inches  from a tubular welded frame scaffold to the surface below while performing grinding and welding operations on the hull of a the Retriever vessel without a railing for fall protection.  Wooden Rail Dock  Instance 2  On or about 12/20/2019, multiple employees on multiple scaffolds were exposed to a fall hazards of up to 11-feet, 2-inches from tubular welded frame scaffolds to the surface below while performing painting and chinking activities without a railing for fall protection.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(j)(5): Toe boards of at least 1 x 4 inch lumber were not provided when they were necessary to prevent tools and materials from falling on men below.    Wooden Rail Dock  On or about 11/26/2019, a tubular scaffold was erected without toe boards to prevent tools and materials from falling on men below.    Wooden Rail Dock  On or about 12/20/2019, multiple tubular welded frame scaffolds were erected without toe boards to prevent tools and materials from falling on men below.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(k)(1): Access from below to staging more than 5 feet above a floor, deck or the ground did not consist of well secured stairways, cleated ramps, fixed or portable ladders meeting the requirements of Section 1915.72 or of rigid type non-collapsible trestles with parallel and level rungs.  Wooden Rail Dock On or about 11/26/2019, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 11-feet, 2-inches  from a tubular welded frame scaffold to the surface below while ascending and descending built in ladder that was not continuous to the upper platform.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(b): The employer did not establish and implement a written program and procedures for lockout and tags-plus systems to control hazardous energy during the servicing of any machinery, equipment, or system in shipyard employment to include requirements of items 1 through 6 of this paragraph:    Shipyard headhouse  On or about 12/20/2019, the employer did not develop a written lockout and tags-plus program and procedures to protect employees while servicing the compressor.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.111(a): All gear and equipment provided by the employer for rigging and materials handling was not inspected before each shift and when necessary, at intervals during its use to ensure that it is safe:    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, the employer did not inspect rigging equipment each shift and when necessary to ensure that it is safe for use.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(b)(1)(i):  Employer did not ensure wire rope and wire-rope slings have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer indicating the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used.    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, wire rope slings used for rigging did not have permanently affixed legible identification markings indicating the safe working loads.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(c)(1)(i):  Employer did not ensure chain and chain slings have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer indicating the recommended safe working load for the angle upon which it was based.    Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, chain slings used for rigging did not have legible identification markings indicated the safe working loads.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(c)(2): All sling chains, including end fastenings were not given a visual inspection before being used on the job. A thorough inspection of all chains in use shall be made every 3 months. Each chain shall bear an indication of the month in which it was thoroughly inspected. The thorough inspection shall include inspection for wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length or stretch.      Shipyard Crane:  On or about 12/19/2019, a thorough inspection for wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length of stretch of all chains for was not performed.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b): The employer did not assess its work activity to determine whether there were hazards present, which necessitate the employee's use of personal protective equipment.     Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019, the employer did not assess the work place for hazards which necessitate the employee's use of personal protective equipment; such as but not limited to eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, ear protection, hand protection, extremities and protective clothing.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who was required, by 29 CFR 1915.152, to use personal protective equipment.        Shipyard:  On or about 12/19/2019 the employer did not provide proper training to employees so that they shall understand at least the following; when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE, the limitations of the PPE; and, the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.159(a)(9): Anchorages were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 Kn) per employee attached.      Dock on Frame Scaffold:  On or about 12/19/2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from a scaffold platform using a personal fall arrest system that was not capable of supporting a 5000 lb. anchorage point or a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.159(d): Before using personal fall arrest equipment, each affected employee was not trained to understand the application limits of the equipment and proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques. Affected employees also were not trained so that they can demonstrate the proper use, inspection, and storage of their equipment.     Dock:  On or about 12/19/2019, an employee working on a scaffold platform using a personal fall arrest system was not trained and the employer did not implement a training program or train employees on personal fall arrest equipment and proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques.