OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL SECURE SHIPPING, INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Weld Area - Each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was approximately 11 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee on a runway, or similar walkway, was protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level by a guardrail system:  Weld Area - Each employee on a runway with an unprotected side or edge that was approximately 7 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the nature of fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them:  Facility - The employer did not provide training for each employee exposed to fall hazards up to 11 feet while working on top on containers.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $2,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(i): Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes were not inspected to ensure compliance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.179(j):  Prior to initial use, new cranes were not inspected in the following instances:  a) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, Crane S/N 240572T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 040506, Crane S/N 211118T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.  c) Gorbel - Hoist S/N 048475, Crane S/N 670624. 1-ton crane in Bay 4/5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspections on cranes were not conducted at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section covering the criteria set forth in 1910.179(j)(2)(i) through 1910.179(j)(2)(vii):   Frequent inspections were not done in the following instances:  a) Somatex - Crane S/N 28309, 3-ton overhead crane in Bay 6/7.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, Crane S/N 240572T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  c) Harrington - S/N 040506, Crane S/N 211118T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.  d) Gorbel - Hoist S/N 048475, Crane S/N 670624. 1-ton crane in Bay 4/5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete periodic inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  Periodic inspections of cranes were not performed in the following instances:  a) Somatex - S/N 28309, 3-ton overhead crane in Bay 6/7.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, Crane S/N 240572T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  c) Harrington - Hoist S/N 040506, Crane S/N 211118T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $2,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Slings, fastenings, and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person each day before being used:  Facility - The employer did not ensure all chain and synthetic slings were inspected each day prior to use.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Steel chain slings did not have a permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  Weld Area - A steel chain sling did not have an identification tag stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings were not made at least once every 12 months:  Facility - Alloy steel chain sling inspections were not made at least once every 12 months.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears and/or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  Weld Area - A 6-foot nylon sling, S/N W003-09476-13, was found to have a tear/cut and was not removed from service.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $2,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:  The employer did not have a preventative maintenance program established for cranes at the facility in the following instances:  a) Somatex - Crane S/N 28309, 3-ton overhead crane in Bay 6/7.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, Crane S/N 240572T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  c) Harrington - S/N 040506, Crane S/N 211118T, 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.  d) Gorbel - Hoist S/N 048475, Crane S/N 670624, 1-ton crane in Bay 4/5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): An inspection of crane hoist chains were not made at least once a month, with a certification record which included the date of the inspection, signature of the person who conducted the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected:  A hoist chain inspection and certification record were not conducted at least monthly in the following instances:  a) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 040506, 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.  c) Gorbel - Hoist S/N 048475, 1-ton crane in Bay 4/5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): A thorough inspection on crane ropes were not made at least once a month, with a certification record which included the date of the inspection, signature of the person who conducted the inspection, and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected:  Facility - A thorough wire rope inspection and certification record was not conducted at least monthly on the Somatex 3-ton crane.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): At the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch of each hoist was not tested:  Hoists at the facility did not have the upper limit switch tested daily prior to use in the following instances:  a) Somatex - S/N 28309, 3-ton overhead crane in Bay 6/7.  b) Harrington - Hoist S/N 055180, Crane S/N 240572T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 6.  c) Harrington - S/N 040506, Crane S/N 211118T. 1/2-ton jib crane in Bay 5.  d) Gorbel - Hoist S/N 048475, Crane S/N 670624. 1-ton crane in Bay 4/5.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $2,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8): Employee(s) other than designated personnel were permitted to operate cranes:  Facility - Employees other than qualified personnel were permitted to operate cranes.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  Facility - The employer did not verify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that met the requirements of the regulation