OSHA Inspection: COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel.    a.)  Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Blast Pit:  On or about 05/14/14, an employee was observed using a handheld light being supplied power by multiple extension cords that were plugged into a 125-volt single-phase, 15 ampere receptacle in the old dock house without the use of ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $20,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(c): When employees were working in the vicinity of flush manholes and other small openings of comparable size in the deck and other working surfaces, such openings were not suitably covered or guarded to a height of not less than 30 inches.    a.)  Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Path Finder Vessel:  On or about 05/13/14, an employee was observed working in the area of three manholes at the bow of the vessel that were not guarded to prevent the employee from falling 5'10" to the next level.    Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1915.73(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309734663, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/28/10, with respect to a workplace located at 400 East Indian River Road, Norfolk, VA 23523.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2).    In the Alternative    29 CFR 1915.77(c):  When employees were working aloft, or elsewhere at elevations more than 5 feet above a solid surface, either scaffolds or a sloping ladder, meeting the requirements of Subpart E- Scaffolds, Ladders, and Other Working Surfaces, were not provided to afford safe footing, and employees were not protected with safety belts or lifelines meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.159 and 1915.160.    a.)  Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Barge Gun Powder:  On or about 05/12/14, fall protection was not provided for employees working on the deck of the barge, thereby exposing the employees to a potential fall of over 18' to the ground.    Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1915.73(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309734663, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/28/10, with respect to a workplace located at 400 East Indian River Road, Norfolk, VA 23523.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.