Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has TIDEWATER BARGE LINES had?

Accepted Answer

TIDEWATER BARGE LINES has been inspected 27 times by OSHA between Oct 23, 1981 and Jun 23, 2022, with 39 violations and $43,203 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Washington's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. Washington DOSH is known for having some of the most stringent workplace safety standards in the country.

Question 3

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 4

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 5

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Question 6

What is a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1915.73Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges	6	$28,029
1910.304Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection	3	$1,885
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	3	$1,150
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure	3	$560
1910.1200Hazard Communication	3	$0
1915.74Access to Vessels	2	$0
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	2	$580
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	1	$500
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$450
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346041239	Jun 23, 2022	Planned	Complete	1	$0
#346041098	Jun 23, 2022	Planned	Complete	1	$21,000
#344569165	Jan 21, 2020	Planned	Complete	3	$13,273
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