LONG BEACH, CA —
OSHA Inspection: CURTIN MARITIME CORP
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CURTIN MARITIME CORP in 725 PIER T AVENUE, DB SALTA VERDE, LONG BEACH, CA 90802 (NAICS 336611). OSHA activity number 347866386.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- CURTIN MARITIME CORP
- Site address
- 725 PIER T AVENUE, DB SALTA VERDE
- City
- LONG BEACH
- State
- CA
- ZIP
- 90802
- Mailing
- P.O BOX 2531, LONG BEACH, CA 90801
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
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 336611
- Employees
- 60
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 D01 III
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $8,816 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) conducted painting and grinding operations. A reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form were not evaluated or identified. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to respiratory hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $8816
- — Z (S) $8816
1910.134 D03 III B 2
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 10, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life: DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a 3M full face respirator with 3M? Organic Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60921, P100 filters for painting operations. A change out schedule that was not based on objective information or data that would ensure that canisters and cartridges are changed before the end of their service life. Employees were potentially exposed to respiratory hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 H01 I
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 3, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,290
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition: DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees used a 3M full face respirators with P100 filters for painting operations. The respirators were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition. Employees were potentially exposed to skin irritation.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $5290
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 H04
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 10, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4): Respirators that failed an inspection or were otherwise found to be defective were not removed from service and discarded or repaired: DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the face piece inside the 3M full face respirator with 3M? Organic Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60921, P100 was distorted and not removed from service. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to respiratory hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1915.77 C
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $8,816 · Current $4,231 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.77(c):- When employees were working aloft, or elsewhere at elevations more than 5 feet above a solid surface, either scaffolds or a sloping ladder, meeting the requirements of Subpart E- Scaffolds, Ladders, and Other Working Surfaces, were not provided to afford safe footing, and the employees were not protected by safety belts and lifelines meeting the requirements of 1915.159 and 1915.160: DB Salta Verde, Top deck, on top of external fuel tank: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) were working approximately 28 feet above a solid surface with an unguarded ledge and no fall protection. Employee(s) were exposed to fall hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $4231
- — C (S) $8816
- — Z (S) $8816
1915.132 D
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $7,052 · Current $4,231 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.132(d): Worn and or frayed electric cables were not taken out of service. DB Salta Verde, Top deck: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a Makita grinder, model GA4553R, SN 2158 to grind off paint. The Makita grinder had a frayed electric cable and was not put out of service. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $4231
- — C (S) $7052
- — Z (S) $7052
1915.159 C05
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $8,816 · Current $5,290 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.159(c)(5): Defective fall arrest system components were not removed from service. DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used a 3M DBI-SALA Fall Protection Harness: Vest Harness, Quick-Connect model 1402021 to conduct painting operations from a boom lift. The fall harness was deteriorated with holes in the left hand and right hand leg straps and was not removed from service. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fall hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $5290
- — C (S) $8816
- — Z (S) $8816
1915.159 D
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 3, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.159(d): Affected employees were not trained so that they could demonstrate the proper use, inspection, and storage of their fall arrest equipment. DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) were not trained to demonstrate proper inspection of the personal fall arrest equipment. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fall hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1915.159 C07
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 10, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.159(c)(7): The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall ensure that employees are able to rescue themselves. DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used personal fall protection and life lines to work above 5 feet with a boom lift. In the event of a fall the employer did not provide for prompt rescue of each employee. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to orthostatic intolerance hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1915.35 B09
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 10, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1915.35(b)(9): The face, eyes, head, and all other exposed parts of the body of employees who handled highly volatile paints were not protected. DB Salta Verde: On or about November 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees used highly volatile paints such as, Jotun Hardtop XP, COMP A/B and AMERCOAT 235 DARK GRAY 26008/AMERCOAT 235 CURE. Employee(s) who handled these highly volatile paints did not protect their arms. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to dermal hazard(s).
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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