OSHA Inspection: CORROSION CONTROL SPECIALISTS, INC.

Issued

2021-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.152(b)(1):When hazards were present, or likely to be present, the employer did not provide personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee based on the workplace hazard assessment.  a) At the work site, 100 Military Ocean Terminal, Dock Yard, Bayonne, N.J.                                     Employees were not provided with jet-resistant waterproof clothing and foot wear while performing high pressure power washing and hydroblasting at pressures of 5000 PSI and above on the USNS Mendonca.  The incident occurred on or about October 4, 2020.

Issued

2021-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.157(a):The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects.  a) At the work site, 100 Military Ocean Terminal, Dock Yard, Bayonne, N.J.  Employees were not using jet-resistant waterproof clothing and foot wear to wear while performing high pressure power washing  at pressures of 5000 PSI on the USNS Mendonca resulting in the death of an employee.  The incident occurred on or about October 4, 2020.

Issued

2021-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10533.00 · Current $10533.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.152(e)(1):The employer did not provide training to each employee who was required, by 29 CFR 1915.152, to use personal protective equipment.  a) At the  work site, 100 Military Ocean Terminal, Dock Yard, Bayonne, N.J.    Employees were performing high pressure power washing and hydroblasting at pressures of 5000 PSI and above on the USNS Mendonca. The employer did not provide employees with training regarding the requirements to use jet-resistant waterproof clothing and foot wear  while performing these activities.  The incident occurred on or about October 4, 2020.

Issued

2021-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $6814.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.152(f)(1):The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.  a) At the work site, 100 Military Ocean Terminal, Dock Yard, Bayonne, N.J.   The employer did not provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to employees. Employees purchased jet-resistant waterproof clothing and foot wear at their own cost for use while performing high pressure power washing and hydroblasting at pressures of 5000 PSI and above on the USNS Mendonca.  The incident occurred on or about October 4, 2020.