OSHA Inspection: FULLEN DOCK & WAREHOUSE

Issued

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $4822.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.45(f)(4)(iii):Stairways were not equipped with rigid handrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1917.112(e)(1):  a)  Fullen Dock & Warehouse Terminal, Barge :  On or about 02/21/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to an fall hazard, in that the stairway attached to the crane for access did not have a hand rail attached.

Issued

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $8036.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.124(d)(2): Ramps were not equipped with a guardrail meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1917.112(c)(1) when the slope was more than 20 degrees to the horizontal, or if employees could fall more than 4 feet (1.22 m).  a)  Fullen Dock & Warehouse Terminal, Barge :  On or about 02/21/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to an fall/struck by hazard, in that the ramp used to gain access to the barge did not have guardrails.

Issued

2023-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.112(a)(2):The provisions of paragraph (a)(1) of this section also apply at the edge of any fixed level above the common floor area from which vehicles may fall, except at loading docks, platforms and skids where cargo is moved by vehicles.  Reference: 29CFR 1917.112(a)(1)  Vehicle curbs, bull rails, or other effective barriers at least six inches (15.24 cm) in height shall be provided at the waterside edges of aprons and bulkheads, except where vehicles are prohibited. Curbs or bull rails installed after October 3, 1983, shall be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height.  a)  Fullen Dock & Warehouse Terminal, Barge :  On or about 02/21/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed third party contractors to a fall/struck by hazard  to vehicle operators of  falls of over 4 feet, in that the ramp used to gain vehicle access to the barge did not have vehicle rails.