OSHA Inspection: JJ WATER WORKS, INC.

Issued

2013-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $540.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00701340D150X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.152(c)(3):  Fire extinguishing equipment suitable for the location was not immediately available or maintained in readiness for use at all times during the performance of hot work:      a.   On or about Feb 7, 2013, at Isleta Marina, Fajardo, PR.  At Caribbean/Bucanero barge, a minimum of one portable fire extinguisher was not provided or acccessible to employees  while performing welding/soldering operations with oxygen/acetylene cylinders.      NOTE:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.22(a):  A gangway at least 20 inches (0.51 m) wide, of adequate strength, maintained in safe repair and safely secured, was not used:     a.   On or about Feb 7, 2013, at Isleta Marina, Fajardo, PR.  At Caribbean/Bucanero barge, employees engaged in barging operations had been accesing the deck's barge without a proper means to access it such as a gangway.     NOTE:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.105(b)(1):  The employer did not provide personal flotation devices (PFDs) for each employee engaged in work in which the employee might have fallen into the water:    a.   On or about Feb 7, 2013, at Isleta Marina, Fajardo, PR.  At Caribbean/Bucanero barge, employees engaged in barging operations had been working on the barge's deck without personal floating devices.       NOTE:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2013-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1440.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.104(a):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wore protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects or objects piercing the sole:     a.   On or about Feb 7, 2013, at Isleta Marina, Fajardo, PR.  At Caribbean/Bucanero barge, employees had been working with no safety shoes so as to protect them from injury while performing water barging related operations.     NOTE:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).