Local Emphasis Program for Programmed Maritime Inspections

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration
DIRECTIVE NUMBER: NYC-CPL-04-00-002
SUBJECT: Local Emphasis Program for Programmed Maritime Inspections
REGION: New York City Region
SIGNATURE DATE: February 9, 2026EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 2026
ABSTRACT
Purpose: This Instruction implements a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for the
programmed inspection of Maritime Industries engaged in shipbuilding
and repair, marine cargo handling, navigation services to shipping, port
and harbor operations, other support activities for water transportation
and boat building, located on or adjacent to U.S. navigable waterways.
Scope: This instruction applies to the Puerto Rico Area Office.
References: See references under section III.
Action Offices: Puerto Rico Area Office, New York City Region
Originating Office: New York City Regional Office, Office of the Regional Administrator
Contact: Office of the Regional Administrator
201 Varick Street, Room 670
New York, NY 10014
(212) 337-2378
By and Under the Authority of
Richard Mendelson
Regional Administrator

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Executive Summary

This Local Emphasis Program (LEP) will support Performance Goal 2.1 established in the FY
2022-2026 Strategic Plan by focusing Area Office resources on maritime industry sectors that
have a high potential for occupational hazards.
This instruction implements a Local Emphasis Program for programmed inspections of Maritime
Industries engaged in shipbuilding and repair (NAICS 336611), marine cargo handling (NAICS
488320), navigation services to shipping (NAICS 488330), port and harbor operations (NAICS
488310), other support activities for water transportation (NAICS 488390), boat building (NAICS
336612) and marinas (NAICS 713930) engaged in recreational boat repair located on or
adjacent to navigable waterways throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NOTES: The U.S. Coast Guard is the agency responsible for making any determination of
whether a body of water is U.S. navigable waters. The term U.S. navigable waters include U.S.
inland waters (such as rivers, tributaries, lakes, bays, and sounds), as well as State territorial
waters.
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued comprehensive regulations for the working conditions of
seamen on inspected vessels. Therefore, OSHA may not enforce the OSH Act (except for
regulations dealing with the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses) with
respect to any working conditions of seamen on inspected vessels.

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Table of Contents

I. Purpose. ................................................................................................................................................ 1
II. Scope. .................................................................................................................................................... 1
III. References. ........................................................................................................................................... 1
IV. Cancellations. ........................................................................................................................................ 1
V. Expiration. ............................................................................................................................................. 1
VI. Action Offices. ....................................................................................................................................... 1
A. Responsible Office. ............................................................................................................................... 1
B. Action Office. ........................................................................................................................................ 1
C. Information Offices. .............................................................................................................................. 1
VII. Federal Program Change. ..................................................................................................................... 1
VIII. Background ........................................................................................................................................... 1
IX. Site Selection ........................................................................................................................................ 2
A. Scheduling ............................................................................................................................................. 2
X. Recording in OIS .................................................................................................................................... 3
XI. Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................. 3
XII. Outreach ............................................................................................................................................... 3

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I. Purpose.
This instruction implements a new Local Emphasis Program for programmed inspections
of Maritime Industries on the island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St.
Thomas, St. Croix and St. John).
II. Scope.
This Instruction applies to the Puerto Rico Area Office.
III. References.
A. CPL 02-00-164, Field Operations Manual (April 14, 2020)
B. CPL 04-00-002, Procedures for the Approval of Local Emphasis Programs (LEPs)
(November 13, 2018)
C. CPL 02-00-025, Scheduling System for Programmed Inspections (January 4, 1995)
D. CPL 02-01-066 OSHA Authority Over Vessels and Facilities on or Adjacent to U.S.
Navigable Waters and on the Outer Continental
E. Industry Injury, Illness, and Fatality Data, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics
F. OSHA Maritime Topic Page
IV. Cancellations.
A. None.
V. Expiration.
This Instruction will expire five years after the effective date of this LEP.
VI. Action Offices.
A. Responsible Office.
The office of the New York City Regional Administrator, New York City Regional
Enforcement Programs, and the Puerto Rico Area Office shall ensure the
procedures described in this Instruction are followed.
B. Action Office.
The Puerto Rico Area Office of NYC Region will perform the actions of site
selection, scheduling and execution of inspections, and outreach within its
jurisdictional area. The NYC Regional Office will assist as needed with oversight
and outreach related to this emphasis program.
C. Information Offices.
None.
VII. Federal Program Change.
None.
VIII. Background
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 data, the DART (Days Away,

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Restricted or Transferred) incidence rate for reported NAICS are as follows: ship
building & repair (NAICS 336611) was 53.8, boat building (NAICS 336612) was 21.8,
barge transportation (NAICS 483211) was 11.4, marine cargo handling (NAICS 488320)
was 20.8, and marinas was 15.4 compared to all private industry at 19.0. According to
the BLS Table 2, in 2023 the number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses for
the NAICS codes covered by this instruction approximately 13,200.
Over the last 5 years (2019-2024), the New York City Region conducted 92 inspections
under the covered NAICS. Of those inspections, 7 were related to fatalities, with 4
occurring in marine cargo handling operations (NAICS 488320). The remaining 3
fatalities were related to shipbuilding/repair (NAICS 336611), boat building (NAICS
336612), and barge transportation (NAICS 483211). This instruction emphasizes the
importance of a proactive approach to reducing injury and illness rates within our region
and assisting employees and employers in identifying potential hazards in the
workplace.
IX. Site Selection
This instruction implements a Local Emphasis Program for programmed inspections of
Maritime Industries engaged in shipbuilding and repair (NAICS 336611), marine cargo
handling (NAICS 488320), navigation services to shipping (NAICS 488330), port and
harbor operations (NAICS 488310), other support activities for water transportation
(NAICS 488390), boat building (NAICS 336612) and marinas (NAICS 713930) engaged in
recreational boat repair located on or adjacent to navigable waterways throughout
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A. Scheduling
1. Scheduling lists shall be developed using the employer method per CPL
02-00-025, paragraph B.1.b(3)(c): A list of all water transportation
services employers within the Area Office’s jurisdiction may be prepared,
based on OSHA inspection history, local knowledge and experience,
company schedules, and other sources.
2. The method of selection (for the lists) at the beginning of each fiscal year
shall be approved by the Regional Administrator.
3. Deletions shall be made in accordance with CPL 02-00-025, paragraph
B.1.b(3)(c)(6).
B. Health inspections shall be scheduled in accordance with CPL 02-00-025,
paragraph B.1.b(3)(c)(8).
C. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with CPL 02-00-164, Field
Operations Manual (April 14, 2020).

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X. Recording in OIS
A. For any programmed inspection conducted under this LEP, the Inspection Data
section of the OIS shall be coded as Programmed Planned with the Local
Emphasis Program code “MARITIME”.
B. For any unprogrammed inspections conducted under this LEP (i.e. accidents,
complaints, referrals, fatalities/catastrophes), the Inspection Data section of OIS
shall be coded as Unprogrammed with the Local Emphasis Program Code
“MARITIME”.
XI. Evaluation
A. An evaluation of the program will be conducted midway through and at the
completion of the effective period in the format specified by OSHA Instruction
CPL 04-00-002 Procedures for the Approval of Local Emphasis Programs (LEPs)
(November 13, 2018).
XII. Outreach
During this LEP the Area Director will ensure that outreach to industry stakeholders
occurs during a 90-day period before the enforcement element of the LEP is initiated.
Additionally, a robust outreach program will continue during the enforcement phase of
this program. Outreach activities are directed at reaching as many stakeholders in the
Area Office jurisdiction as practicable. The purpose of the outreach is to inform
interested parties of the existence, purpose, and objectives of this local emphasis
program as well as to promote employer knowledge and employee awareness of the
hazards and acceptable methods of abatement to prevent illness and injuries. The
method of outreach is at the Area Director's discretion and can consist of one or more
of the following components:
1. Broadcast mail-outs or program information to stakeholders and affected
groups.
2. Conduct informational meetings with stakeholders and affected groups.
3. Targeted training sessions for specific groups appropriate to the industry.
4. Media press releases or e-blasts to stakeholders and affected groups.
5. Encourage employers to utilize OSHA’s free consultation program.
6. Prepare linguistically appropriate outreach materials.