OSHA Inspection: NORTH STAR FISHING COMPANY

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5627.00 · Current $3939.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:   a) Factory Machine Shop:  On or about February 25, 2026, employees utilizing the JET 8" bench grinder (model number: JBG-8A, Stock Number: 577102) were exposed to injury because the surface of the grinder wheel had non-ferrous material on it.   OSHA Instruction: Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag" Directive - CPL 02-00-162 allows for the applicability of 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3) in the ship building and ship repair industry.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8441.00 · Current $5909.00 Reduced

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.  Ship's Maintenance Shop:  On or about February 25, 2026, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a source of permanent power for a overhead heater that was used for heating the workshop, exposing employees to injury.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8441.00 · Current $5909.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1918.22(e): The employer did not provide a net or other suitable protection where the gangway overhung the water so that there was danger of employees falling between the ship and the dock.  a) Between Dock and Ship:  On or about February 25, 2026, employees utilizing the gangway were exposed to injury in that a  safety net was not provided where the gangway overhung the water.