OSHA Inspection: THERMAL CONTROL AND FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a)  Facility: On or about January 19, 2018: Employer did not have a written hazard communication program detailing the hazards of chemicals such as but not limited to Diesel fuel, propane, propylene, insulation and adhesives the employees installing insulation aboard the William E Strait were required to work with or around.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Facility: On or about January 19, 2018; the employer exposed employees to hazards related to chemicals used on site including but not limited to insulation, propylene, Propane, Diesel and Paint without training employees in the required elements of the hazard communication standard including those element required under the global harmonization revisions to the standard.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.7(b)(1): The employer did not designate one or more shipyard competent persons.    a)   Shipyard: William E Strait- On or about January 19, 2018 the employer allowed employees to enter confined and enclosed spaces to perform work such as but not limited to installing insulation without designating a shipyard competent person for the work.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(a)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases 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) William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 the employer required employees to enter spaces to perform work such as but not limited installing insulation where a propylene gas leak occurred filling the space and adjacent spaces and did not ensure a competent person tested the atmosphere's of the space to determine the oxygen content prior to initial entry into the space by employees exposing employees to asphyxiation hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases were inspected visually by the competent person to determine the presence of combustible or flammable liquids.   (a) William E. Strait: engine room- On or about January 19, 2018 the employer required employees to enter spaces to perform work such as but not limited to installing insulation where a propylene gas leak occurred filling the space and adjacent spaces and did not ensure a competent person visually inspected the spaces for the presence of combustible or flammable liquids prior to initial entry into the space by employees exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases were tested by a competent person to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases within the space prior to entry by an employee.  (a) William E. Strait: lower engine room- On or about January 19, 2018 the employer allowed employees to enter spaces to perform work such as but not limited installing insulation where a propylene gas leak occurred filling the space and adjacent spaces and did not ensure a competent person tested to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases prior to initial entry into the space by employees exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(c)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces or adjacent spaces that contain or have contained liquids, gases, or solids that were toxic, corrosive or irritant were tested by a competent person to determine the air concentration of toxics, corrosives, or irritants within the space prior to initial entry by an employee.   (a) William E. Strait lower engine room - On or about January 19, 2018 the employer allowed employees to enter spaces to perform work such as but not limited to installing insulation where a propylene gas leak occurred filling the space and adjacent spaces and did not ensure a competent person tested to determine air concentration of toxics (Carbon monoxide), corrosives, or irritants (Paint Vapors, Diesel Combustion byproducts)  prior to initial entry into the space by employees exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee entering a confined or enclosed space or other areas with dangerous atmospheres was trained to perform all required duties safely.    (a)   Shipyard - On or about January 19, 2018 the employer allowed employees to enter confined and enclosed spaces to perform work such as but not limited to installing insulation without training the employees on the hazards of confined and enclosed spaces exposing employees to asphyxiation, fire, and explosion hazards

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.12(f): The employer did not ensure that all available information on the hazards, safety rules, and emergency procedures regarding confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres was exchanged with any other employer whose employees may enter the same spaces.    (a) William E. Strait - On or about January 19, 2018 the employer allowed contract  employees to enter confined and enclosed spaces to perform work such as but not limited to installing insulation without ensuring that all available information on the hazards, safety rules, and emergency procedures regarding confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres they would encounter was exchanged exposing both site employees and contractors to asphyxiation, fire, and explosion hazards.