Category Archives: Ship Yard

Worker Crushed to Death by Shipping Container – OSHA Citations Issued

Posted on July 25, 2012

OSHA has cited stevedoring services company SSA Marine with five safety violations – including one willful – following an investigation into the January 19th death of a worker at the Port of Long Beach, California. OSHA’s investigation determined that the … Continue reading →

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OSHA to Update Requirements for Head Protection

Posted on June 29, 2012

Direct final rule published in Federal Register For those workers in general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminals, head protection requirements are in the process of being updated and are also being expanded to include workers in the construction … Continue reading →

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OSHA cites Bath Iron Works for Safety Violations

Posted on April 3, 2012

General Dynamics shipbuilder faces more than $171,000 in fines for fall, other hazards AUGUSTA, Maine – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bath Iron Works, a General Dynamics company, for alleged repeat and serious … Continue reading →

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OSHA Drops Anchor on Ohio-Based Yacht Builder for Safety Violations

Posted on February 14, 2009

Federal action proposes more than $130,000 in penalties OSHA has proposed $130,200 in fines against Novis Marine Ltd., a yacht design and fabrication company in Fairport Harbor, Ohio for alleged willful, serious and repeat violations of federal workplace safety standards.  … Continue reading →

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