OSHA Inspection: CHEROKEE MARINE TERMINAL

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 an employee was exposed to crushing hazards.  a) 520 Cowan St. (Nashville, TN) - On or about 9/15/14, an employee was exposed to crushing hazards when not wearing a seat belt while operating a Taylor Forklift.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iii): The ladder base section was not placed with a secure footing.    a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to fall hazards when a ladder was used without proper bottom footing.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1920.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(2): Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs located on both sides of the saw so as to oppose the trust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator    a):  Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the radial saw was missing an anti-kickback device.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/14, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the radial saw was not equipped with an automatic return device.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement documentation is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $960.00 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    a)  Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/14, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the tongue guards were missing on both sides of the large bench grinder.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): Safety guard(s) on portable abrasive wheel(s) were not mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel:  a)  Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/14, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the safety guard was missing from the Milwaukee portable grinder.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Cables in poor repair shall not be used. When a cable other than the cable lead referred to in paragraph (b)(2) of this section becomes worn to the extent of exposing bare conductors, the portion thus exposed shall be protected by means of rubber and friction tapes or other equivalent insulation.    a) Maintenance Shop -  On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when welding cables were damaged exposing insulation.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(e)(2): Crane hooks were used without safety latches or other means to prevent accidental load disengagement.    a) Barge Area - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the crane hooks were being used without safety latches.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement documentation is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(c)(1): Each crane and derrick was not tested as a unit quadrennially and examined annually.      a) South Dock Area - On or about 9/15/14, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when the P&H Truck Mounted Crane was not examined annually. Last date of annual certification was 10/20/2010.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when strain relief was missing from the portable angle grinder.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(a)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees to the extent practicable.   a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to slips, trips, and fall hazards when a pile of wood dust accumulation and fuel spills were not cleaned off the floor.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(3): A blanket or other suitable covering was not available for the stretcher.  a) Warehouse - On or about 9/16/14, employees were exposed to shock hazards when the blanket was missing from the stretcher.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.95(b)(3): The employer did not provide employees with personal flotation devices that were maintained in a safe condition or that were considered unserviceable when damaged so as to affect buoyancy or fastening capability.  a) Barge (North Dock) - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to shock hazards when their personal flotation devices were damaged from cracking and missing chunks of material from it.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.151(b)(1): Danger zones on machines and equipment used by employees were not guarded.  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 9/15/2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the weed-eaters were missing safety guards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).