OSHA Inspection: JAMES J. FLANAGAN SHIPPING CORPORATION

Issued

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.81(h): Loads requiring continuous manual guidance during handling were not guided by guide ropes (tag lines) that were long enough to control the load:     At the Port of Beaumont Terminal, onboard M/V TEO, forward end of cargo hold number 1:  On May 22, 2013 the employer did not ensure employees used guide ropes to guide a load of pallets or hold the spreader bar in place while the load came under tension, exposing employees to struck-by and sprung load hazards.

Issued

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.81(i): Drafts were hoisted when the winch or crane operator could not clearly see the draft itself or the signals of the signalman who was observing the draft's movement:    At the Port of Beaumont Terminal, onboard M/V TEO, forward end of cargo hold number 1:  On May 22, 2013 when the crane operator's view was restricted due to a cross bar on the crane, a signalman was not designated to observe the draft's movements and communicate to the crane operator it was safe prior to hoisting, exposing employees to struck-by and sprung load hazards.

Issued

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.81(k): The employer did not require that employees stay clear of the area beneath overhead drafts or descending lifting gear:    At the Port of Beaumont Terminal, onboard M/V TEO, forward end of cargo hold number 1:  On May 22, 2013 the employer did not ensure employees were clear of the load of pallets being removed from the cargo hold prior to the crane operator raising the load, exposing employees to struck-by and sprung load hazards.

Issued

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.     Located at the James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation, Beaumont, TX:  On or about May 28, 2013, an incident report(OSHA 301 or equivalent) for each injury or illness was not accurately completed as required by the regulation.     a) On or about May 22, 2013, longshorman A - A 301 or equivalent was not accurately completed including but not limited to the description of injuries; description of what happened; description of the activity, tools and equipment; and case number from the 300 log.       b) On or about May 22, 2013, longshorman B - A 301 or equivalent was not accurately completed including but not limited to the description of injuries; description of what happened; description of the activity, tools and equipment; and case number from the 300 log.

Issued

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(2)(ii): 29 CFR �1904.32(b)(2)(iii):: The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or  equivalent) was incomplete:   Located at the James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation, Beaumont, TX:  On or about July 1, 2013, the employer did not record the total hours worked by all employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log on the Annual Summary of Work-Related Illnesses and Injuries for the calendar year 2012.