OSHA Inspection: CABRAS MARINE CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $3,686 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(14): Sling(s) were used without having affixed and legible identification markings:   a. In the Shore support area: The synthetic sling used to hold Kawasaki 1 ton hoist was not identified or marked with required information. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b.  In the Shore support area: The synthetic sling used to hold an unlabeled hoist was not identified or marked with required information. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:   a.   In the Shore support area: The synthetic sling used to hold Kawasaki 1 ton hoist was ripped and frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b.  In the Shore support area: The synthetic sling used to hold an unlabeled hoist was frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $4,915 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a. In the Machine Shop: A LeBlond Lathe used by employees for part repair and fabrication was not equipped with a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.   b. In the Machine Shop: A Machinery Group Drill Press used by employees for part repair and fabrication was not equipped with a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,778 · Current $6,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a. In the Metal Fabrication Shop: The  Accupress Press Brake was not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in danger zones during operating cycles.  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.   b. In the Metal Fabrication Shop: The guard on the Lodge and Shipley Shear to prevent employees from having any part of their body in danger zones during operating cycles was broken. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $3,686 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a. In the Machine Shop: A Dewalt table grinder used by employees to clean and repair parts had a tongue guard that was set greater than one fourth of an inch from the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b. In the Shore Support Area: A Jet bench grinder used by employees to sharpen tools had a tongue guard that was set greater than one fourth of an inch from the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel.  a. In the Machine Shop: A Dewalt Table Grinder used by employees to clean and repair parts had a work rest that was set greater than one eighth of an inch from the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b. In the Shore Support Area: A Jet Bench Grinder used by employees to sharpen tools had a work rest that was set greater than one eighth of an inch from the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $4,915 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  In the Machine Shop: Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders that were not in use, were stored together. Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,266 · Current $3,686 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  In The Machine Shop:  The electrical box providing power to a Machinery Group drill press had two uncovered round openings. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,022 · Current $4,915 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.159(c)(5): personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration.   In the Carpentry Shop: A damaged harness was used as part of a fall protection system while working from heights. The harness was not inspected prior to each use. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  Section 3.3.8, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Where caps are provided for valve protection, such caps should be kept on cylinders in storage.    a. Compressed Gas Storage Area: At least 1 oxygen cylinder  was stored without valve protection. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or projectile hazards.   b. Shore Support Area: At least 2 oxygen cylinders were stored without valve protection. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or projectile hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  In the Blasting Booth: The portable fire extinguisher, in the area where employees work with flammable chemicals, was not mounted, marker or identified. Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Oct 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  In the Blasting Booth:  The portable fire extinguisher available to employee for fighting incipient fires was not checked annually.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.