OSHA Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations

Maritime - FY-2007

12

11

9

8

6

6

6

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

73(d)

134(b)

91(a)

152(a)

71(j)(1)

73(c)

73(e)

72(a)(1)

73(b)

74(c)(2)

77(c)

132(d)

159(c)(5)

502(a)

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: 1

91

5.

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2007 2

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Shipyard Employment

FY 2007

Guarding edges of decks, platforms, flats, & similar flat surfaces over 5 feet

Housekeeping

Personal fall arrest systems – Inspection prior to use

Protection for employees working at elevations over 5 feet

Protection for employees working near unguarded edges of decks of vessels afloat

Scaffolding, staging, runways & working platforms - Railings

Grinders – Work rests

Guards or covers for flush manholes/small openings

Written fire safety plan

Provision & use of ppe

Portable electric tools – Worn cables

Ramp access to barges/towboats

Defective ladders

Guarding of open hatches

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2007 3

15

8

7

6

6

6

5

43(c)(5)

94(a)

112(a)(1)

71(e)

151(g)(1)

152(d)(1)(xvi)

152(d)(1)vii)

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Marine Terminals

FY 2007

Oxygen & fuel gas cylinders separated

Curbs or barriers at waterside edges of aprons/bulkheads

Sta

nd

ard

: 19

17.

Specialized terminals – High visibility vests

Use of protective footwear

Abrasive wheel guards

Powered industrial trucks – Safe working order

Compressed gas cylinders secured upright

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2007 4

9

3

3

32(b)

81(k)

105(b)(1)

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Longshoring

FY 2007

Provision and use of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

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nd

ard

: 19

18.

Fall protection – Edge of hatch section or of stowed cargo

Clearance beneath lifting gear