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OSHA Inspection: COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC. in 400 E. INDIAN RIVER RD, NORFOLK, VA 23523 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 342101029.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC.
Site address
400 E. INDIAN RIVER RD
City
NORFOLK
State
VA
ZIP
23523
Mailing
400 E. INDIAN RIVER RD, NORFOLK, VA 23523

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
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
675
Ownership type
A

Citations

5 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9054.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 fall and crushed-by hazards while working from a crane suspended personnel basket:  a) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523, Barge Alexandria, Pier 5: On or about January 18, 2017, employees were exposed to fall and crushed-by hazards while working from a crane suspended personnel basket that was not designed or constructed by qualified and certified persons, did not have a capacity rating to support its own weight and five times its intended load, did not have a safety device to prevent two blocking properly installed, activated and functioning, and was not test lifted prior to lifting personnel. Employees were injured when the wire rope holding the personnel basket broke from over tensioning dropping them approximately 15 feet to a deck below.  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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $9054

1915.111 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9054.00 · Current $9054.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.111(a): Defective gear was not removed and repaired or replaced before further use:    a) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523, Barge Alexandria, Pier 5: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not remove and repair or replace the defective anti two-block system on the P&H Omega 20 hydraulic crane, serial number 51601, that was used for ship repair work including (but not limited to) lifting personnel and materials, exposing employees to struck-by, crushing and other hazards.    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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $9054
  • — Z (S) $9054

1915.112 C02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9054.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.112(c)(2): Thorough chain inspections were not conducted every three months.  a) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523, Barge Alexandria, Pier 5: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct thorough chain inspections every three months on the 4-leg lifting bridle attached to a personnel basket, used to lift personnel for ship repair work, exposing employees to fall and crushing hazards.   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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $9054

1915.115 A01

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9054.00 · Current $9747.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.115(a)(1): When used to transfer materials or equipment from or to a vessel, cranes which were placed onboard barges, other vessels, or on wingwalls of floating drydocks, were not tested and certified in accordance with the standards provided in 29 CFR 1919 of Hoisting and Hauling Equipment by accredited persons:    a) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not test and thoroughly examine every 5 years as provided in 1919.15(a), a barge-mounted P&H Omega 20 hydraulic crane, serial number 51601, that was used to transfer equipment and/or materials from or to a vessel, exposing employees to struck-by, crushed-by and other hazards.    b) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not thoroughly examine annually as provided in 1919.15(b), a barge-mounted P&H Omega 20 hydraulic crane, serial number 51601, that was used to transfer equipment and/or materials from or to a vessel, exposing employees to struck-by, crushed-by and other hazards.    c) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not annually inspect or examine as provided in 1919.15(d), the barge on which the P&H Omega 20 hydraulic crane, serial number 51601 was mounted, that was used to transfer equipment and/or materials from or to a vessel, exposing employees to struck-by, crushed-by and other hazards.    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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9747
  • — Z (S) $9054

1910.180 I03 II

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(i)(3)(ii): Tool(s), oil can(s), waste, extra fuse(s) or other necessary articles were permitted to lie loose in or about the cab of truck(s) and were not stored in tool boxes:  a) 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523, Pier 5: On or before February 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, waste including, a gallon jug, beverage bottles, paper towels and oil-absorbent pads, were permitted to lie loose in or about the cab of the P&H Omega 20 hydraulic crane, serial number 51601, exposing employees to fall, crushing and other hazards.  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.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $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 342101029.