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OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST BARGE & BOAT COMPANY INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of EAST COAST BARGE & BOAT COMPANY INC. in 1401 PRECON DR #102, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 342240173.

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Site address
1401 PRECON DR #102
City
CHESAPEAKE
State
VA
ZIP
23320
Mailing
1401 PRECON DRIVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
336611
Employees
140
Ownership type
Private (A)

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1915.12 A01 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Aug 1, 2017
Abate by
Aug 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $8,149 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1915.12(a)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained liquids, gases, or solids that are toxic, corrosive, or irritant were visually inspected and tested by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content prior to initial entry into the space by an employee.    a)    PRECON MARINE, BARGE: On or about 04/03/2017, prior to and during welding operations the competent person did not enter the confined space to test for oxygen and toxics gases.    Note: Visual inspection- means the physical survey of the space, its surroundings and contents to identify hazards such as, but not limited to, restricted accessibility, residues, unguarded machinery, and piping or electrical systems.  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) $8149

1915.7 B02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Aug 1, 2017
Abate by
Aug 25, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.7(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a roster of designated competent persons or a current statement that a Marine Chemist will perform the tests or inspections which require a competent person.  a)    PRECON MARINE: On or about 04/10/2017, the employer did not maintain a roster that designated competent persons responsible for the visual inspection and test of confined spaces during the barge building process.  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.  Note: The roster shall contain, as a minimum, the following: The employers' name, name(s), and The date the employee was trained as a competent person.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

1915.12 D05

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Aug 1, 2017
Abate by
Sep 5, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1915.12(d)(5): The employer did not certify that the training required by paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section had been accomplished.  a)    PRECON MARINE, INC. On or about 04/03/2017, the competent person responsible for the visual inspection and test of confined spaces on barges during new construction had not been certified in confined space entry by the employer.  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.  Note: The certification shall contain the employee's name, the name of the certifier, and the date(s) of the certification. The certification shall be available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary, the Director, employees, and their representatives.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

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