OSHA Inspection: ARCTIC SABLEFISH, LLC

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Engine Room:  On or about 2/6/2015, and times prior thereto, employees working in the engine and other high noise areas were exposed to noise at between 97.5 dB(A) and 105 dB(A) for 8 hours. None of the employees received hearing exams for exposure to noise.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $1320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Factory:  On or about February 6, 2015 and times prior thereto, there was no facilities for employees to rinse their eyes immediately if they got a corrosive chemical in their eyes.  This exposed employees to chemical burn to the eyes.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Factory:  On or about February 6 and times prior thereto,  fan was not properly guarded.  This exposed employees to laceration/amputation to the hands from incidental contact with the blade.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Maintenance shop: On or about February 6, 2015 and times prior thereto, the work rest measured at 1/4 inch.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazard from work piece getting stuck between rest and wheel causing wheel to break.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Maintenance shop:  On or about February 5, 2015 and times prior thereto, the tongue measured at 1 inch.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazard if the wheel broke.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.I.  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Maintenance Shop:  On or about February 4, 2015 and times prior thereto, an air nozzle used for cleaning was operating at 90 p.s.i.  This exposed employees to laceration/air embolism hazard from using an air nozzle that would not reduce if dead-ended with skin.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Bow storage area:  On or about February 5, 2015 and times prior thereto, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored  together.  This exposed employees to accelerated smoke inhalation and fire hazard in the event of a fire.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Vessel:  On or about 2/06/2014 and times prior thereto, the employer did establish a written exposure control plan for Blood borne pathogens.  This condition exposed employees to Blood Borne Pathogen and infections.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  F/V Aleutian Sable:  On or about 2/6/2015, and times prior thereto, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program implemented that demonstrated how to safely handle workplace chemicals.  This exposed employees to delays in getting proper first aid and knowing the correct PPE for the type of chemical.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock:  On or about February 6, 2015 and times prior thereto, employees had not been trained on the requirements of the Global Harmonization System.  The lack of training would limit their ability to understand the new requirements of the program.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  F/V Aleutian Sable:  On or about 2/6/2015, and times prior thereto, the employer did not have labels affixed to chemicals such as Super Red, Super Clean, among other chemicals used in the factory and for maintenance activities; exposing employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Welding cable in poor condition was used.  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Weather deck:  On or about February 6, 2015 and times prior thereto, a welding cable was used that was cut to the conductor.  This exposed employees to shock/burn hazard from incidental contact with conductor while welding.

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $440.00 · Current $220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Vessel:  On or about February 6, 2015 and times prior thereto, the employer was not recording employee injuries on the OSHA 300 or equivalent.  Abatement Certification and Documentation is required

Issued

2015-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $440.00 · Current $220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  F/V Aleutian Sable, Coastal Dock, Vessel:  On or about 2/06/2015 and times prior thereto the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for Calendar year 2014.