OSHA Inspection: SAMSON TUG & BARGE CO.

Issued

2022-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)  Maintenance Shop:  On or about March 24, 2022, the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use, but monthly visual inspections were not performed exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2022-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(iv):   Valve protection caps, where cylinder is designed to accept a cap, shall always be in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use.  a)  Maintenance Shop:  On or about March 24, 2022, gas cylinders for welding equipment  were not in use and not covered, exposing employees to fire and burn hazards.

Issued

2022-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1163.00 · Current $814.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):  For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater :  a) Maintenance Shop:  On or about March 24, 2022 a heavy air compressor was obstructing an electrical panel exposing employees to possible electrical hazards.