OSHA Inspection: CABRAS MARINE CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Abate by

Aug 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a. Structural Shop:  Welding machines were connected to temporary fuse boxes that were powered by flexible electrical cords that were run from the wall mounted breaker panel to the temporary fuse boxes in the middle of the shop.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  b. Structural Shop: Breaker panels on the wall were powered by flexible cord running through the wall to the breaker panels in the mechanics' shop.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  c. Paint Booth: Temporary lighting used in the paint storage container was powered by temporary flexible cord that was connected to a nearby building's electrical panel.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Abate by

Aug 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.  a. Machine Shop: The conduit was pulled away from one of the electrical boxes for the Yamazaki Lathe, exposing insulated conductors.  Employee were exposed to electrical hazards.  b. Structural Shop: Flexible cord which connected the wall mounted panel boxes to power was run through a cut out in the corrugated metal wall.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  c. Paint Booth: Flexible cord, not protected from damage, which powered the spider box used as the temporary power source for the paint booth, was run for great lengths, over a pile of accumulated shop trash, connected to an electrical panel in another building.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $35,465 · Current $30,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:   Machine Shop: The synthetic sling used to hold a forklift counterweight was ripped and frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Sling(s) were used without having affixed and legible identification markings:   Machine Shop: The counterweight of a forklift was suspended using a synthetic sling whose label was illegible.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.  The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $35,465 · Current $30,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a. Machine Shop: A Yamazaki Lathe used by employees for part repair and fabrication was equipped with a chuck guard that was broken and did not cover the lathe's chuck. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.   b. Machine Shop: A Cleereman milling machine was used by employees for part repair and fabrication was not equipped with a chuck guard.  Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.  c. Shore Support Shop: A Tongil Lathe was used by employees for part repair and fabrication was not equipped with a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.  The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 2and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $59,115 · Current $50,242 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  Structural Shop: The Accupress Press Brake was not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in danger zones during operating cycles.  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.   The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $472 · Current $401 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  Machine Shop:  The portable fire extinguisher available to employees for fighting incipient fires was not checked annually.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.  The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 2, item number 3and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $472 · Current $401 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   Machine Shop: A bench grinder used by employees to clean and repair parts had two wheels with tongue guards that were set greater than one fourth of an inch from the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 4 a and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $472 · Current $401 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  Structural Shop: Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders that were not in use were stored together. Employees were exposed to fire hazards.  The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number1538905, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $472 · Current $401 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Structural Shop: Two breaker boxes behind the air compressor, including (1) Main Bkr #7, had knockouts missing, exposing live wires.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  The Cabras Marine Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1538905, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/21, with respect to a workplace located at 178 Industrial Ave.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Shore Support Shop: There was an unguarded pulley exposed by a missing panel at the floor level on the Tongil lathe.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and rotating parts hazards.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a. Structural Shop: A Relocatable Power Tap was used to power a shop fan and a portable grinder, used in a series or "daisy chained" with an extension cord.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  b. Shore Support Shop: A Relocatable Power Tap was used to power a microwave and water cooler.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Structural Shop: An extension cord to a fan had a cord covering that was pulled away from the plug on both sides of the cord, revealing insulated conductors in two places.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.