OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST REPAIR AND FABRICATION, LLC

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,491 · Current $8,044 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:   a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (shipyard): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to unguarded cutting edges on a Jet 8�14 Horizontal Geared Head Band Saw, Model: HPS-814GH.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,491 · Current $8,044 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for compressed gas cylinders were not located where the cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.  a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (shipyard): On or about May 20, 2025, and times prior thereto, compressed gas cylinders ( Argon/ Oxygen) was not chained or secured from falling exposing employees to potential struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $10,215 · Current $7,151 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1):Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer failed to ensure the 480 V Square D panel were installed to manufacturer specifications and were free of recognized hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer allowed employees to improperly install  a 480 V Square D panel with gauge wire and pigtails.   b) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop -Shop Load Center): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer allowed employees to improperly install pigtails in a 240/120 V panel.    c) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer allowed employees to use flexible cords that were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.   d) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Tool Room-Shipping and Receiving): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer allowed employees to use flexible cords that were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards when the employer failed to ensure the 480 V Square D panel was installed to manufacturer specifications.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.   a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, the brand electrical junction box was not effectively closed exposing employees to shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment shall not be used unless markings have been placed on equipment such as voltage, current, wattage and other ratings as necessary:    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025 and at times prior thereto and thereafter, electrical maintenance employees were exposed to hazards when 480 V/240 V energized electrical equipment were installed/repaired without proper markings of voltage, current, wattage, or arc flash rating.    b) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (ECR Base A - CS-11): On or about May 20, 2025, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, electrical maintenance employees were exposed to hazards when 480 V/220 V energized electrical equipment were installed/repaired without proper markings of voltage, current, wattage, or arc flash rating.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,660 · Current $5,362 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:      a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to unauthorized materials stored within 36 inches of energized electrical panels.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,491 · Current $8,044 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Bay A-COW Shed CS-11): On or about May 20, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when the employer allowed a temporary electric shed (CS-11) to be utilized without ground fault circuit interruption protection.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,491 · Current $8,044 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to gear oils(s) (Shell Spirax S4 AX 80W-90) and Radcolube Hydraulic Fluid without having safety data sheets (SDS) sheets readily available.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(11): Safety data sheets were not made readily available, upon request, to designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary, and the Director, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020(e)   a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (shipyard): On or about May 20, 2025, the employer failed to provide safety data sheets for Shell Spirax S4 AX 80W-90 and Radcolube Hydraulic Fluid upon request by CSHO's on May 20, 2025 for review.

Issued

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations of 600 volts, nominal, or less may be used only during and for remodeling, maintenance, or repair of buildings, structures, or equipment, and similar activities.    a) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Fabrication Shop): On or about May 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that temporary lighting used was removed and permanent lighting installed.      b) 1201 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Virginia 23607 (Tool Room-Shipping and Receiving Area): On or about May 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that temporary lighting used was removed and permanent lighting installed.  Employees engaged in the shipping and receiving window installed temporary lighting that was used as permanent lighting.