OSHA Inspection: CORROSION CONTROL SPECIALISTS, INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,357 · Current $12,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii):  The written hazard communication program did not include the methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.  Location: 100 Military Ocean Terminal Street Bayonne, NJ 07002  - Shipyard paint cage  a) The employer's written hazard communication program did not include information on certain non routine tasks during spray painting operations.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards when they decided to conduct spray painting operations while in close proximity to a live DeWalt 140,000 BTU Forced Air Kerosene Diesel Construction Heater.  During the operation, the heater igniting flammable liquids/vapors resulting in a flash fire and employees sustaining  burn injuries.  Condition noted on or about 12/27/2021.

Issued

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,357 · Current $12,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.36(a)(1): Smoking, open flames, arcs, or spark producing equipment were not prohibited in areas where liquid solvents, paint and preservative coating removers, paints or vehicles capable of producing a flammable atmosphere under the conditions of use, were used:  Location: 100 Military Ocean Terminal Street Bayonne, NJ 07002  - Shipyard paint cage  a) Employees were exposed to fire hazards while conducting spray painting and paint thinner mixing procedures using solvents with various flashpoints between 73.4 �F and 140 �F, while in close proximity to a live DeWalt 140,000 BTU Forced Air Kerosene Diesel Construction Heater.   During the operation, the heater igniting flammable liquids/vapors resulting in a flash fire and employees sustaining second and third degree burn injuries.    Condition noted on or about 12/27/2021.