OSHA Inspection: SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRANSFER CORP

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):  Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the terminal electrical building employees were exposed to shock and burn hazards from one raceway with a missing cover and the employer had not ensured the opening was effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the terminal electrical building employees were exposed to shock and burn hazards in that two unused openings were covered with degrading tape and the employer did not ensure the openings were effectively closed.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the terminal break room employees were exposed to electrical shock in that a wall outlet had exposed live conductors and the employer did not ensure each outlet box had a faceplate.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.26(b):  A first aid kit and at least one person holding a valid first aid certificate were not at the terminal when work was in progress:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the terminal employees were exposed to injury including, but not limited to, cuts, burns, falls and the employer did not ensure a first aid kit and at least one person was holding a valid first aid certificate.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.26(d)(1):  At least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, was not available for each vessel being worked:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the marine terminal employees were exposed to falling into the water and the employer did not ensure a stokes basket stretcher or equivalent was available.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.26(d)(3):  A blanket or other suitable covering was not available for the stretcher:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the marine terminal employees were exposed to falling into the water and the employer did not ensure a blanket or other suitable covering was available for the stretcher.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.26(f):  A US Coast Guard approved 30 inch life ring, with at least 90 feet of line attached, was not available at readily accessible points at each waterside work area where the employees' work exposed them to the hazard of drowning:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the marine terminal employees were exposed to falling into the water and the employer did not ensure a 30 inch life ring was equipped with 90 feet of line attached.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.27(a)(1):  Employees other than those determined by the employer to be competent through training or experience were permitted to operate a crane, winch, or other power operated cargo handling apparatus, or power operated vehicle, or to give signals to the operator of hoisting apparatus:  a) On or about February 21, 2023 at the Big Hopper conveyor head and tail roller employees were exposed to amputation and crushing injuries and the employer allowed employees other than those determined by the employer to be competent through training or experience were permitted to operate a conveyor.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.48(i)(1): Conveyors were not stopped and their power sources were not locked out and tagged out during maintenance, repair, and servicing, except where the power was necessary for testing:  a) On or about February 21, 2023 at the Big Hopper conveyor head and tail roller employees were exposed to amputation and crushing injuries and the employer did not ensure the power supply to machines was turned off, locked out and tagged out during repair, adjustment, or servicing.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.45(i)(2):  Accessible areas within the swing radius of the body of a revolving crane were not physically guarded during operations to prevent an employee from being caught between the body of the crane and any fixed structure or between parts of the crane:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the marine terminal middle cell employees were exposed to crushing hazards and the employer did not ensure accessible areas within the swing radius of the body of a revolving crane were physically guarded during operations to prevent an employee from being caught between the body of the crane and any fixed structure or between parts of the crane.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.47(a):  Moving winch parts presenting caught-in hazards to employees were not guarded:   a) On or about February 27, 2023 at the marine terminal middle cell employees were subject to amputation and crushing injury in that exposed chain, sprocket, and impeller equipment were on the barge winch and the employer did not ensure moving winch parts presenting caught-in hazards to employees were guarded.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.112(b)(1):  Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water:  a) On or about February 27, 2023 at the marine terminal upper cell employees were exposed to falls into the water and the employer did not ensure guardrails were provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges.  b) On or about February 28, 2023 at the marine terminal lower cell employees were exposed to falls into the water during snatch block repair and the employer did not ensure guardrails (or equivalent) were provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges.  c) On or about February 21, 2023 at the marine terminal "Big Hopper" platform employees were exposed to falls into the water and the employer did not ensure guardrails were provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.122(c):  Clear passages to the exits were not maintained:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 at the break room employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns in that the exit route was blocked and the employer did not ensure clear passage to the exit was maintained.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.152(d)(1)(i): Compressed gas cylinders for gas welding and cutting operations did not have valve protection caps in place:  a) On or about February 28, 2023 in the office building employees were exposed to fire and struck-by hazards and the employer did not ensure compressed gas cylinders for gas welding and cutting operations did not have valve protection caps in place.