OSHA Inspection: ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7391.00 · Current $3800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.  (a)  Machine Shop:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, a ladder did not have a self closing gate or offset or some means of protecting employees from a fall.  This exposed employees to 13 foot fall hazard.  (b)  Fishmeal bagging area:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, a ladder did not have a self closing gate or offset or some means of protecting employees from a fall.  This exposed employees to 10 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7391.00 · Current $3800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(4): When the 200-pound (890-N) test load is applied in a downward direction, the top rail of the guardrail system deflected to a height of less than 39 inches (99 cm) above the walking-working surface;    IQF area forward:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, the wire rope rail around the hatch had over 12 inches of deflection when slight pressure was applied,  This exposed employees to a 9 foot fall in to the hatch.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1): Employer did not use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:  (a)  Weather deck:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, the Billy Pugh did not have a legible tag giving the lifting capabilities of the personnel lifting device.  This exposed employees to potentially using the device out of its working parameters.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least.  (a)  Storage area below machine shop:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, small oxygen and acetylene bottle were stored together in a cabinet.  This exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards.  (b)  Stern deck:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, oxygen and acetylene bottle were stored together.  This exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  (a)  Fishmeal room:  On or about February 5, 2018 and times prior thereto, a knockout was missing on the breaker panel.  This exposed employees to potential shock hazard.