OSHA Inspection: YANK MARINE, INC.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) [as referenced in 29 CFR Part 1915.120] : Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.  (A)  7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ-Main yard: Modifications and additions were made to the Doosan forklift without manufacturers prior written approval as required.   Condition observed on or about January 23, 2020.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) [as referenced in 29 CFR Part 1915.120]: The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ- Main Yard: The employer did not ensure that the employees were properly trained to operate a powered industrial trucks.  Condition noted on or about 23JAN20  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)  (A)  7 Mosquito Lane-Main yard: Employee(s) were not prohibited from operating a Doosan vertical mast forklift that had significant damage to include but not limited to: Broken steering wheel, missing dashboard and gauges, no horn, broken lights, significant wear on seat, hole drilled in fork.    Condition observed on or about January 23, 2020.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTICIATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.7(b)(1): The employer did not designate one or more shipyard competent persons:  A) Vessel "Miss Chris": The employer failed to designate a shipyard competent person to test and verify the conditions in the engine-room prior to performing hotwork operation(s).  Condition noted on or about 06MAY20  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.34(a)(2): Portable rotating tools used to remove paints, preservatives, rusts or other coatings were not adequately guarded to protect both the operator and nearby workers from flying missiles.  A) Outside hanger:  the employer failed to ensure that each employee utilizing hand held Dewalt grinder(s) were adequately protected from hazards while operating the tools without a guard.  B)West side of Outside hanger: Commercial fishing vessel - the employer failed to ensure that each employee utilizing hand held Dewalt grinder(s) were adequately protected from hazards while operating the tools without a guard.  Condition observed on or about the January 23, 2020.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(9): Acetylene cylinders were not secured in an upright position.  A) Main Building (bottle storage): Multiple compressed air cylinders were not secured and or stored in an upright condition exposing employees to struck-by hazard(s).  B) Queen of Hearts (aft): Compressed gas cylinder was left unsecured, unattended and on the ground not in an upright condition exposing employees to struck-by hazard(s).  Conditions observed on or about January 23, 2020.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(a)(5):   The employer did not ensure that each walkway provided adequate passage.  A) Pier side Vessel "NY Ferry Hull 92": Employee(s) that were tack welding were exposed to fire hazard(s) while performing hotwork directly above open 5 gallon paint cans and thinner(s).  Condition observed on or about May 06, 2020.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(b)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each walkway was kept clear of tools, equipment, materials, and other objects that created a hazard for employees:  A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ: Employee(s) throughout the worksite were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazard(s) from extension cords routed on the ground, excessive debris on jobsites, and shore power cables that are routed in designated walkways.  Condition noted on or about 23JAN20   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.83(c)(1):   When the vessel was supplied with electric shore power, the employer did not equip each circuit to be energized with over-current protection that would not exceed the rated current-carrying capacity of the conductors, prior to energizing any of the vessel's circuits.  A) Vessel "Queen Of Hearts": The employer did not ensure that each vessel supplied with electric shore power was properly grounded prior to energizing any of the vessels circuits.  Condition noted on or about January 23, 2020.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.89(b): The employer did not establish and implement a written program and procedures for lock out and tag out  systems to control hazardous energy during the servicing of any machinery, equipment, or system in shipyard employment to include requirements of items 1 through 6 of this paragraph:  A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ: The employer failed to ensure that a Lock Out Tag Out program was established, and all employee were trained to the program exposing them to electrical shock, burns and electrocution.   Condition noted on or about 23JAN20  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.132(d): Worn, frayed and or damaged electric cables were not taken out of service.  A) Queen of Hearts (Landside Dry Dock): Electrical cables being that were damaged, worn or frayed were not removed from service exposing employees to the hazard(s) of electrical shock and electrocution.   B) New Construction Vessel (Inside of hanger): Electrical cables being that were damaged, worn or frayed were not removed from service exposing employees to the hazard(s) of electrical shock and electrocution.   C) New Construction Vessel (Outside of hanger): Electrical cables being that were damaged, worn or frayed were not removed from service exposing employees to the hazard(s) of electrical shock and electrocution.   D) Equipment Garage (Main Building): Electrical with broken grounding prong were left connected and routed through standing water that was frozen over exposing employees to the hazard(s) of electrical shock and electrocution.   Condition observed on or about 23JAN20   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.504(a): The employer did not create or keep current a written policy that specified the requirements for employees performing fire watch in the workplace.  A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ: The employer failed to ensure that a Fire watch policy was created and implemented at this facility, exposing employees to fire hazard(s) while performing hotwork.   Condition noted on or about 23JAN20  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATIO FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.508(c)(1): Employees expected to fight incipient stage fires were not trained on the general principles of using fire extinguishers or hose lines, the hazards involved with incipient fire fighting and the procedures used to reduce the hazards.  A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ: Employees expected tofight incipient stage fires and were provided fire extinguishers were not trained in the procedure for identification, selection and use of H20, CO2 and dry chemical fire extinguishers.   Condition observed on or about 23JAN20  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.507(b)(1): The portable fire extinguishers and hose systems were not selected, installed, inspected, maintained, and tested by the employer according to NFPA 10-2002 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.  A) 7 Mosquito Lane, Tuckahoe, NJ: The employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were maintained in safe operating conditions, exposing employees to fire hazard(s).   Condition observed on or about 23JAN20.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.