OSHA Inspection: THE FISHING COMPANY OF ALASKA, INC

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

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.  F/V Alaska sprit, OSI Dock; on or about 11 February 2015, and times prior thereto; Two (2) instances were noted where electrical hazards existed:           (a) Factory area, starboard companionway:  a 208 volt electrical panel missing cover and dead front exposing wires.      (b) Port companionway; a 50 foot yellow extension cord missing a ground pin.             These conditions exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazards.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(b):   The employers program did not cover procedures for lockout/tags-plus systems while servicing machinery, equipment, or systems.  F/V Alaska Spirit, OSI Dock:  On or about 11 February 2015 and times prior thereto, a did not address lockout/tags-plus program was not implemented on the vessel.  This condition exposed employees to an amputation Hazard.