OSHA Inspection: TIDAL ENTERPRISES, LLC

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1413(a)(1):  A competent person did not begin a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment is used and/or did not complete the visual inspection before or during that shift.    a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure a competent person conducted a visual inspection of the equipment to include the wire rope on the American Crane prior to the work shift beginning or during that shift.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1413(c)(1): At least every 12 months, wire ropes in use on equipment must be inspected by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section (shift inspection).   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure a qualified person conducted a monthly inspection of the wire rope on the American Crane.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1413(a)(4)(i): When a deficiency in Category I (see paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section) was identified, an immediate determination was not made by the competent person as to whether the deficiency constituted a safety hazard. If the deficiency is determined to constitute a safety hazard, operations involving use of the wire rope in question must be prohibited.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that a competent person made an immediate determination to remove the crane from service until the wire rope safety hazards, including burned and improperly applied end connections, rust and corrosion, little to no lubrication, and fraying end connections, were corrected.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1417(p): The boom or other parts of the equipment made contact with an obstruction.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer, while operating the American Crane, made contact with the spud of the barge causing the boom to collapse.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(c)(2)(i): The employer did not erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not mark, erect and maintain barriers around the hazard areas, allowing employees to work within the hazard area.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(g)(1): The employer did not ensure that rated capacities (load charts) were posted at the operator's station. If the operator's station is moveable (such as with pendant-controlled equipment), the load charts were not posted on the equipment.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that the load charts for the American Crane were posted at the operator's station.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(g)(2): Procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment (other than load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions and operators manual, were not readily available on board the vessel/flotation device.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that the operation manual for the American Crane was readily available on board the barge.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(h)(1): For each shift inspection, the employer did not ensure that the means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device was in proper condition, including wear, corrosion, loose or missing fasteners, defective welds, and (when applicable) insufficient tension.   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that a shift inspection was conducted to ensure that the means to secure the American Crane was installed and in proper condition on the barge.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(h)(2): The employer did not ensure that a monthly inspection meeting the requirements of (h)(2)(i)  through (h)(2)(v) of this section was performed and documented:     a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that the barge was inspected monthly in accordance with 1926.1437(h)(2)(i) through 1926.1437(h)(3)(ii) in that no monthly inspection were conducted.  Abatement Note: Monthly inspections must be conducted by a competent person and include the following:  1) Inspect the means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in proper condition, including inspection for wear, corrosion, and, when applicable, insufficient tension.  2) Inspect the vessel/flotation device to ensure it is not taking on water.  3) Inspect the deckload and ensure it is properly secured.  4) Inspect the vessel/flotation device to ensure that it is watertight based on the condition of the chain lockers, storage, fuel compartments, and hatches.  5) Inspect firefighting and lifesaving equipment is in place and functional.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(h)(4): An annual inspection of the vessel/flotation device was not performed by a qualified person to ensure the requirements in (h)(4)(i) through (h)(4)(iii) (B) of this section were met:   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that the barge was inspected annually in accordance with 1926.1437(h)(1) through 1926.1437(h)(4)(iii)(B).  Abatement Note: The annual inspections must be conducted by a qualified person and include the following:  1) Inspect to ensure that the means to secure the American Crane was in proper condition.  2) Inspect the means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in proper condition, including inspection for wear, corrosion, and, when applicable, insufficient tension.  3) Inspect the vessel/flotation device to ensure it is not taking on water.  4) Inspect the deckload and ensure it is properly secured.  5) Inspect the vessel/flotation device to ensure that it is watertight based on the condition of the chain lockers, storage, fuel compartments, and hatches.  6) Inspect firefighting and lifesaving equipment is in place and functional.  7) Inspect cleats, bitts, chocks, fenders, capstans, ladders, and stanchions, for significant corrosion, wear, deterioration, or deformation that could impair the function of these items.  8) Inspect barge for evidence of leaks and structural damage.  9) Inspect four corner draft readings.  10) Inspect work vests and life preservers for proper condition.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(h)(6): The employer did not ensure that the information required in 1926.1437(h)(2), (h)(4), and (h)(5) for monthly, annual, and four-year barge crane inspections was documented and maintained in accordance with 1926.1412(e)(3) and (f)(7).    a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that the barge inspections were documented and maintained, as no barge inspections were provided.  Abatement Note: The following inspections must be conducted, documented and maintained:  1. The monthly and annual inspections required in paragraphs (h)(2) and (h)(4) of this section are documented in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412 (e)(3) and 29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7)  2. The four-year inspection required in paragraph (h)(5) of this section is documented in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7) and must be maintained for at least 4 years.  All such documents must be made available, during the applicable document retention period, to all persons who conduct inspections in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1437(k)(3): When the manufacturer's specifications and limitations are unavailable, the employer did not ensure that the specifications and limitations were established by a qualified person with respect to environmental, operational and in-transit loads for the barge, pontoons, vessel, or other means of flotation are not exceeded or violated.  a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not have the manufacturer's specifications and limitations available and did not have a qualified person establish the specificaion and limitations with respect to enviromental, operational, and in-transit loads prior to loading the crane onto the barge, operating in-transit and operating the crane on the barge.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $32265.00 · Current $11500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1412(d)(1): A competent person did not begin a visual inspection of the crane prior to each shift the equipment was used or did not complete it before or during that shift:  a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not conduct a visual inspection of the American Crane prior to the work shift beginning when the crane had mulitple deficiencies including significant rust and corrosion on the crane cab and crane boom, pitting throughout the boom and lattices, missing rating capacities, missing operator's manual/load charts, no control lever labels, no wind speed/direction indicator;  the Sheaves on the boom had significant wear, the sheave supports were damaged and some of the boom lacings were rusted completely through, these deficiencies exposed employees working around the crane to crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1): The equipment in service was not inspected each month in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift).   a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, The employer did not ensure that a monthly inspection of the American Crane was conducted when the crane had mulitple deficiencies including significant rust and corrosion on the crane cab and crane boom, pitting throughout the boom and lattices, missing rating capacities, missing operator's manual/load charts, no control lever labels, no wind speed/direction indicator;  the Sheaves on the boom had significant wear, the sheave supports were damaged and some of the boom lacings were rusted completely through, these deficiencies exposed employees working around the crane to crushing hazards..

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.    a) Jobsite: On or about 6/20/24, the employer did not ensure that an annual inspection of the American Crane was conductedwhen the crane had mulitple deficiencies including significant rust and corrosion on the crane cab and crane boom, pitting throughout the boom and lattices, missing rating capacities, missing operator's manual/load charts, no control lever labels, no wind speed/direction indicator;  the Sheaves on the boom had significant wear, the sheave supports were damaged and some of the boom lacings were rusted completely through, these deficiencies exposed employees working around the crane to crushing hazards.