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OSHA Inspection: BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in 1570 MT. ATHOS ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24504 (NAICS 332410). OSHA activity number 343893350.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Site address
1570 MT. ATHOS ROAD
City
LYNCHBURG
State
VA
ZIP
24504
Mailing
1570 MT. ATHOS ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24504

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
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Establishment context

NAICS code
332410
Employees
2160
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $8051.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)     BWXT Bay 4: On or about 05/08/2019, an employee was observed working from a platform approximately 22 feet from the floor. When employee removed the chain rail, a 20-inch gap remained exposing the employee to a fall hazard.     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) $8051

1910.28 B03 I

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: covers, guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)    BWXT Bay 4: On or about 05/08/2019, an employee was observed working from a platform approximately 22 feet from the floor. When employee removed the component from the rack it created a 20-inch hole in the platform floor, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.   .   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 (S) $0

1910.29 B02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $8051.00 · Current $8051.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Mid-rails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface:  a)    BWXT Bay 4: On or about 05/08/2019, an employee was observed standing on a platform approximately 22 feet from the floor without a middle rail installed.      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) $8051
  • — Z (S) $8051

1910.179 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 30 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $4831.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(i): Crane(s) equipped with a power traveling mechanism were not provided with a gong or other effective warning signal:  a)     BWXT Bay 4: On or about 03/28/2019, the Whiting 10 ton bridge cranes were not equipped with a warning device to warn employees in way of loads, as a result employees were exposed to possible injuries.   Note: One or more of the following devices shall be provided:  a.   manually operated gong b.   power-operated bell, siren, or horn c.   rotating beacon d.   strobe   No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4831

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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 343893350.