OSHA Inspection: SHAVER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $4889.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.115(a)(1): When used to transfer materials or equipment from or to a vessel, cranes which are placed onboard barges, other vessels, or on wingwalls of floating drydocks, were not tested and certified in accordance with the standards provided in 29 CFR 1919 of Hoisting and Hauling Equipment by accredited persons.    Aft working barge:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, the derrick mounted on the stern of the barge did not have an inspection performed by an accredited agency able to perform the inspection under the 1919 standards.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards from potential defects with the derrick.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.181(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that a safety latch type hook was used whenever possible.    Derrick aft barge:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, the safety latch was bent and did not work as a safety latch.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards if the load disengaged from the hook.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(c)(2): Thorough chain inspections were not conducted every three months.    Work shops:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, lifting chain inspections were not being completed every three months.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards from using a chain that may have a defect.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  Work shops:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, portable fire extinguishers were not being inspected every 30 days.  This exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards from delays in fighting a fire if needed.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  Shaver Transportation:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, the employer did not have the written portion of the Global Harmonization System.  This exposed employees to different hazards from not understanding all the requirements of the new safety data sheets.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  Shaver:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, the employer did not have a locks tag plus system when performing shipyard work activities.  This exposed employees to potential hazards from not following the procedures under the locks tag plus system.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.504(a)(1): The employer did not create or keep a current written policy that specified the training employees must be given for employees performing fire watch in the workplace.  Shaver Transportation:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, The employer did not have a complete fire watch program available to employees.  This exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards from not evaluating the need for a fire watch during hot work operations.

Issued

2017-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.504(b)(3): The employer did not post a fire watch when there was combustible material less than 35 feet in either the horizontal or vertical direction that could not be removed, was not protected with flame-proof covers or shielded with metal fire-resistant guards or curtains.  Shaver work shop:  On or about June 8, 2017 and times prior thereto, there was no fire watch posted when employees were grinding and cutting with a torch and there were combustibles within 10 feet of the operation.  This exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards from delays in fighting a potential fire.