OSHA Inspection: WESTPORT ORANGE SHIPYARD, LLC

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): The employer did not conduct evaluations of the workplace to ensure that the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented, and did not consult employees to ensure that they were using the respirators properly:   (a) at the facility an evaluation of the Respiratory Protection Program was not conducted.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:  (a) at the facility, employees were not fit-tested before the initial use of a respirator or annually there after.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators:  (a) at the facility, employees were not trained on why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; the limitations and capabilities; how to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals; the procedures for maintenance and storage; and the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) at the facility, employees were not informed of the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200; any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present; and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets.  Employees were not trained on the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area; the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; protective measures; and the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.