OSHA Inspection: TOTAL TERMINALS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1100.00 · Current $770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.22(e): When the gangway overhangs the water so that there is danger of employees falling between the ship and the dock, a net or suitable protection shall be provided to prevent employees from receiving serious injury from falls to a lower level.  M/V MSC Sola, Berth 140: On and/or before August 14, 2024, a suitable net protection was not provided to prevent employee(s) from receiving serious injury from falls to a lower level. A significant gap approximately 18 feet long next to the bottom of the gangway was seen that potentially exposed employee(s) to fall hazards.

Issued

2024-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.22(b): Each side of the gangway, and the turntable, if used, shall have a hand rail with a minimum height of 33 inches (.84 m) measured perpendicularly from rail to walking surfaces at the stanchion, with a midrail. Rails shall be of wood, pipe, chain, wire, rope or materials of equivalent strength and shall be kept taut always. Portable stanchions supporting railings shall be supported or secured to prevent accidental dislodgement.  M/V MSC Sola, Berth 140: On and/or before August 14, 2024, employee(s) used the gangway for access and egress. The midrail on the gangway was not kept taut at all times. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to slip, trips, and/or fall hazard(s).