OSHA Inspection: WOODBINE ALASKA FISH COMPANY

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The alleged violations below have been grouped because they involve
similar or related hazards that may increase the potential for injury
resulting from an accident.
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a recognized hazard of electrical shock or burns:
(a)  M/V Woodbine:  Employees working and entering the lower
compressor room had occasion to walk near an electrical panel
box that had the deadfront cover removed, exposing live
electrical conductors.  This condition exposed employees to
possible contact with the live electrical conductors.
Among other methods, one acceptable and feasible means of
abatement would be to replace the cover over the panel box
as designed by the manufacturer.

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-11-08 00:00:00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a recognized hazard of electrical shock or burns:
(a)  MV Woodbine:  Employees in the compressor room had occasion
to work near electrical installations/wiring that was not
approved as permanent wiring.  This condition exposed
employees
to possible abraded wires with insulation damage and
overheated wiring.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method is to install the proper wiring for permanent
installation.
(b)  M/V Woodbine:  Employees in the Fidlay room had occasion to
work near an electrical installation that was not approved as
permanent wiring.  Small appliance two strand electrical cord
was run from an electrical panel breaker box through a floor
to a light below the floor.  This condition exposed employees
to abraded insulation and possible overheated wires, creating
a hazard to the employees in the area.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of
abatement would be to install the proper wiring for the
intended usage.

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-16 00:00:00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a recognized hazard of electrical shock and burns:
(a)  M/V Woodbine:  Employees entering and/or working in the dry
storage area were exposed to three unguarded 110-volt
electric
light bulbs approximately 50 inches off the floor and
mounted on the face of an electrical control box.  Employees
were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock and burns in
the event that the bulbs were broken and contact was made
with live bare conductors.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method
of abatement would be to install appropriate bulb guards.

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to the hazard of inadvertent release of energy:
(a)  M/V Woodbine:  Employees had occasion to work on and maintain
equipment such as air compressors, refrigeration units,
pumps, and cranes, among other equipment, and were not
protected
by a lockout/tagout program to control energy sources.
This condition exposed employees to the inadvertent release
of energy and possible injuries during maintenance
operations.
NOTE:  Elements of a minimal energy control program include:
1.  Develop, document and utilize procedures for the control
of potentially hazardous energy.
2.  Provide protective materials and hardware.
3.  Perform inspections to ensure the requirements of the
program are met.
4.  Provide employee training to ensure the purpose and
function of the program are understood and that employees
have obtained knowledge and skills required for the
safe application, usage and removal of energy controls.

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Issued

1992-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

1992-10-08 00:00:00