NORFOLK, VA —
OSHA Inspection: LYON SHIPYARD
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of LYON SHIPYARD in 1818 BROWN AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23504 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 343517785.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LYON SHIPYARD
- Site address
- 1818 BROWN AVE
- City
- NORFOLK
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 23504
- Mailing
- 1818 BROWN AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23504
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 275
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 25, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $13,260 · Current $0 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 could cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that an employee was exposed to crushing and drowning hazards while operating a 90 U.S. ton RTC Model #8090 Series II crane without restraint systems: a) On or about 10-06-2018 and times prior thereto, located at Lyon Shipyard, 1818 Brown Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504, an employee who operated a 90 U.S. ton RTC Model #8090 Series II crane, was not using any seat belt restraint system and was ejected from the cab, off of the pier and into the water when the crane tipped over on its side. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $13260
1915.117 B
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 25, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $13,260 · Current $13,260
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.117(b): Employees who did not understand the signs, notices, and operating instructions, and were not familiar with the signal code in use, were allowed to operate a crane, winch, or other power operated hoisting apparatus. a) On or about 10-06-2018 and times prior thereto, located at Lyon Shipyard, 1818 Brown Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504, an employee who operated a 90 U.S. ton RTC Model #8090 Series II crane, was not properly trained and exceeded boom angle limitations while outriggers were located in the upward position and while the crane was resting on rubber tire contact only. The crane tipped backwards towards the 28,800 pound counter-weights, striking a vessel pier side when it came to final resting position and the employee was ejected from the cab, off of the pier, and into the water. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $13260
- — Z (S) $13260
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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 343517785.
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