OSHA Inspection: KALDESTAD MANAGEMENT LLC

Issued

Aug 13, 2020

Abate by

Oct 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.72(a)(3): The side rails of ladders used for access to any level extended less than 36 inches above that level.      F/V Cascade Mariner, main deck - A portable metal ladder used to gain access to the forward hatch (6' x 6' x 8') did not extend 36 inches above the landing.  Employees are exposed to fall hazards of at least 8 feet.  The deck was icy and high winds were present.

Issued

Aug 13, 2020

Abate by

Oct 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(c): 29 CFR 1917.73(c): When employees were working around open hatches not protected by coamings to a height of 24 inches, or around other large openings, the edge of an opening was not guarded in the working area to a height of 36 to 42 inches.     F/V Cascade Mariner, main deck - Two open deck hatches (6' x 6' x 8') were not adequately guarded to prevent employees from fall hazards of 8 feet and greater.  Additionally,  deck surfaces were slick and high winds were blowing.

Issued

Aug 13, 2020

Abate by

Oct 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.74(b): Gangways meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.74(a)(1), (2), (9), (10), and (11) were not provided for access from wingwall to vessel, or were not provided when two or more vessels, other than barges or river towboats, were lying abreast.     F/V Cascade Mariner, gangways - Two instances of inadequate access were noted:         a)  Gangway leading up to wing wall - The gangway had shifted and was not level.  A  top rail obstructed access to the wing wall and a section of the left side ascending standard railing was missing.  There was a gap in excess of 1 foot between the gangway and the two step landing which was icy and had no railings.  Employees were exposed to slip and trip hazards and fall hazards in excess of 8 feet.          b)   Gangway from wing wall leading to main deck of vessel -  The gangway overhung the bulwark and was not equipped with a safe means of accessing the vessel; a snow/ice covered plastic tub was provided for a landing. The distance between the end of the gangway and the deck was 50"; the distance between the end of the gangway and the plastic tub was 32".  Employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards.