NORFOLK, VA —
OSHA Inspection: COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC.
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC. in 400 E. INDIAN RIVER ROAD DREDGE MCFARLAND, NORFOLK, VA 23523 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 341879344.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC.
- Site address
- 400 E. INDIAN RIVER ROAD DREDGE MCFARLAND
- City
- NORFOLK
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 23523
- Mailing
- 400 E. INDIAN RIVER ROAD, NORFOLK, VA 23523
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 336611
- Employees
- 600
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2017
- Abate by
- May 15, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to severe burns: a) Colonna's Shipyard, USACE Dredge McFarland, Auxiliary Machinery Room: On October 29, 2016, a fire occurred in the heater housing of an AccuTherm immersion heater unit, Serial #V3147 as it was being started up. The fire was caused by the failure to remove air from inside the heater prior to startup and resulted in the rupture of a hose that contained hot oil. The ruptured hose sent flames and hot oil into the space, causing employees to suffer severe burns. 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.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $12675
- — C (S) $12675
- — Z (S) $12675
1915.152 B
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2017
- Abate by
- May 24, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.152(b): The employer did not assess its work activity to determine whether there were hazards present, which necessitate the employee's use of personal protective equipment. a) Colonna's Shipyard, USACE Dredge McFarland, Auxiliary Machinery Room: On or about 10/29/2016, a hazard assessment was not conducted to determine the use for personal protective equipment prior to a hot oil flush, therefore employees were exposed to burns on hands and body. 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.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $12675
- — C (S) $12675
- — Z (S) $12675
1915.157 A
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2017
- Abate by
- May 15, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.157(a): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects. a) Colonna's Shipyard, USACE Dredge McFarland, Auxiliary Machinery Room: On or about 10/29/2016, employees were not issued gloves, coveralls and face shield during hot oil flush. A dry fire in a heater caused a hose to rupture and employees were burned on the hands, face and body. 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.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341879344.
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