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29 CFR 1926.605: Marine operations and equipment

Subpart O—Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations

86citations since 2015
49employers cited
64%serious, willful or repeat
$1,906median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.605 86 times since 2015, against 49 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $209,935 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.605(b)(2) · 29 citations

(2) Unless employees can step safely to or from the wharf, float, barge, or river towboat, either a ramp, meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this section, or a safe walkway, shall be provided.

1926.605(d)(3) · 23 citations

(3) Employees walking or working on the unguarded decks of barges shall be protected with U.S. Coast Guard-approved work vests or buoyant vests.

1926.605(d)(2) · 17 citations

(2) The employer shall ensure that there is in the vicinity of each barge in use at least one U.S. Coast Guard-approved 30-inch lifering with not less than 90 feet of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder which will reach the top of the apron to the surface of the water. If the above equipment is not available at the pier, the employer shall furnish it during the time that he is working the barge.

1926.605(c)(2) · 11 citations

(2) Decks and other working surfaces shall be maintained in a safe condition.

1926.605(b)(1) · 3 citations

(b) Access to barges. (1) Ramps for access of vehicles to or between barges shall be of adequate strength, provided with side boards, well maintained, and properly secured.

1926.605(d)(1) · 2 citations

(d) First-aid and lifesaving equipment. (1) Provisions for rendering first aid and medical assistance shall be in accordance with subpart D of this part.

1926.605(b)(6) · 1 citations

(6) Obstructions shall not be laid on or across the gangway.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 71
  • Transportation and Warehousing 4
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 4
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1

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