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 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Plate Shop: On or about 05/14/14, the 8" Clark pedestal grinder Serial #86870 the top member of the peripheral guard exceeded 1/4" over the left abrasive wheel as a result employees were potentially exposed to the impact of fragmented stone.     b.)   Colonna's Shipyard, Outside Machine Shop: On or about 05/14/14, the tongue guard on the 10" large green and yellow bench grinder was adjusted to 3/4" from the abrasive wheel as a result employees were potentially exposed to the impact of fragmented stone.    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 $4,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Shipping and Receiving: On or about 05/14/14, a quadruplex receptacle was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling in that the box was not mounted, thereby exposing employee to a potential electrical shock hazard.     b.)     Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Blast Pit:  On or about 05/14/14, the temporary power strip was not used in accordance with its instructions included in the listing or labeling, in that it was daisy chained with two extension cords.      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 $4,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Maintenance Shop: On or about 5/14/14, the outer insulation of the flexible cord that entered through the housing of pressure washer MDL# OHW-3-110, was pulled away from the strain relief device thereby increasing the risk of the conductor wires separating from the terminal and exposing employee to an electrical shock hazard.     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 $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Maintenance Shop, Pressure Washer MDL# OHW-3-110: On or about 5/14/14, the severely dry rotted flexible cord with a tear in the outer jacket was wrapped with electrical tape to cover a cut in the insulation of the internal wire as a result employee was potentially exposed to an electrical shock hazard.    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 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Weld School: On or about 05/13/14, the 240 volts breaker panel was not provided with a cover over the hole in the front cover plate thus exposing employees to live bus bars.      Colonna's Shipyard Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 303(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309734663, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed on 09/28/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 400 East Indian River Road, Norfolk VA 23523.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(2): Welding cable was not free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder was connected.    a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, USS Shamal, Compartment 2-7-0-A: On or about 05/13/14, a cut in the insulation on the welding cable 4' from the electrode holder was wrapped with electrical tape to cover the exposed internal conductor wires.    b.)    Colonna's Shipyard, USS Shamal, Main Deck: On or about 05/13/14, a cut in the insulation on the welding cable 6' from the electrode holder was wrapped with electrical tape to cover the exposed internal conductor wires.     Colonna's Shipyard Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1915.56(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309734663, citation number 1 item number 4 and was affirmed on 09/28/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 400 East Indian River Road, Norfolk VA 23523.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 12, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, Weld School: On or about 05/19/14, two horizontal Jet Band saws MDL #J3410 were not provided with a guard over six inches of the unused portion of the saw blade as a result employees were potentially exposed to a laceration hazard.  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 $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in wet locations were not weatherproof:  a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, West Yard: On or about 05/09/14, a metal knockout box mounted on the outside exterior wall of a trailer container used to supply power to a diesel fuel pump was not waterproof.  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 $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, West Yard: On or about 05/05/14, a 50' yellow and black flexible extension cord was hardwired into a junction box mounted on the exterior wall of a trailer container to supply power to a diesel fuel pump.   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 $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.173(f): Fire extinguishers were not located in the immediate area where pressure vessels, drums and containers containing flammable liquids or gases were stored or in use.  a.)    Colonna's Shipyard, West Yard: On or about 05/12/14, a portable tank with 250 gallons of a flammable category 3 diesel fuel equipped with an electric pump was not provided with a fire extinguisher in the immediate area.     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.