OSHA Inspection: MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY OF ALASKA, LLC

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(d)(10):  Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:  (a) Propane Shed in Yard, on or about February 23, 2023, the large propane tank above ground tank estimated at approximately 1000 gallons used to fill empty bottles, was not protected exposing employees to fire and explosion hazard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,590 · Current $7,590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  a) Wash Bay: On or about October 20, 2022 an emergency eye wash station was not accessible to flush the eye exposing employees to eye hazards.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,590 · Current $5,313 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination.  a) Main Bay: On or about October 20, 2022, one alloy steel chain used to lift parts, had no inspection records.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $4,687 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(10):  The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift   a) Main Bay: On or about October 20, 2022, a 1-gallon plastic container containing windshield washing fluid had no label or marking on the container to indicate the chemical contained within. This exposed employees to potential chemical hazards.  b) Propane fill area:  On or about February 23, 2023, propane or other pressurized containers were not properly labeled identifying the material, manufacturer, and symbols meeting the GHS requirement. In the alternative:  29 CFR  1910.110(b)(5)(iii):  When LP-Gas and one or more other gases were stored or used in the same area, the employer did not ensure that the containers were marked to identify their content. Marking shall conform to the marking requirements set forth in � 1910.253(b)(1)(ii).

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200 (h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a) Main Bay and propane refill area: On or about October 20, 2022,  the employer did not have workplace training labeling requirements under the GHS system and under general hazcom training and labeling containers, exposing employees to potential chemical hazards.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,065 · Current $745 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Powered Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:   A)  On or about October 20, 2022,  Powered Industrial truck SN AF14E10161, had a torn seat exposing the metal bar, exposing employees to ergonomic safety concerns.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  a) Main Bay: On or about October 20, 2022 a flexible cord used to power a hand lamp was attached to the building surface with zip ties.