NTSB: Lack of spotter led to $2 million crane toppling off barge
A crane toppled off a construction barge near Norfolk, Va., last year because no spotter was present to notice the crane being driven too far aft, and the cable system securing the
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AWO urges OSHA to provide flexibility for maritime industry on weekly COVID testing
The latest AWO Letter from the American Waterways Operator (AWO) says that the association is working on a letter to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Safety: Cargo knowledge and handling
By Daniel P. Vascik, Safety Specialist / Quality and Customer Care, Canal Barge Company North/ Illinois Marine Towing The use and transportation of chemicals are commonplace in our industry. Though highly regulated
Vigor faces $370,358 in OSHA penalties
AUGUST 3, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Vigor Marine Inc. for 16 willful and serious violations following an inspection at the shipbuilder’s
OSHA cites five contractors following fatal towboat explosion
JULY 26, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited five contractors for safety and health violations after three employees were fatally injured and two
Florida shipyard faces $271,061 in OSHA penalties after drowning death
JULY 10, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a citation to North Florida Shipyards Inc., after an employee suffered fatal injuries at its
OSHA proposes changes to shipyard beryllium exposure rule
JUNE 24, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday announced a proposed rule that would modify the agency’s recent beryllium standards for the construction and
Fraser reaches settlement with OSHA
JANUARY 5, 2017 — Fraser Shipyards Inc., Superior, WI, has reportedly reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a case relating to employee
OSHA issues RFI on shipyard safety
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) as the agency considers updating its safety standards under Subpart E of the Occupational
Fraser Shipyards faces $1.4 million in OSHA penalties
AUGUST 2, 2016 — Fraser Shipyards Inc., Superior, WI, faces proposed penalties of $1,395,000 under citations issued July 29 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The