OSHA Inspection: CALIGARI GERLOFF PAINTING, INC.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) as referenced by 29 CFR 1915.154: Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, an employees respirator was not properly stored, in that it was observed on the ground in dirt, dust, rocks, and exposed to sunlight.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, employees were using a 50 foot extension cord that had a damaged outer jacket and insulation exposing the live electrical conductors.    b.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, employees were using a 50 foot extension cord that had a damaged outer jacket and insulation exposing the ground wire.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.34(c)(1)(iv): Dead man control devices were not provided at the nozzle end of the blasting hose.    a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, an employee performing abrasive blasting on the deck of the barge was not provided with the dead man control.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.36(a)(3): Scrapings and rags soaked with liquid solvents, paint or preservative removers, paints or vehicles capable of producing a flammable atmosphere under the conditions of use were not kept in a covered metal container.    a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/14/14, rags soaked in Methyl Ethyl Ketone were stored on top of cardboard boxes, creating a fire hazard.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.131(e): Pneumatic tools were not secured to the extension hose to prevent accidental disconnection.    a.)  Caligarin Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, the air nozzle was not secured to the hose extension to prevent accidental disconnection for employees performing blow down operations on the deck of the barge.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $800.00 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.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/14/14, employees were observed soaking their hands in Methyl Ethyl Ketone, creating an absorption hazard.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) as referenced by 29 CFR 1915.1200: Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, employees using the Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and the Seaguard 5000 HS Epoxy Coating were not trained in the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc., Colonna's Shipyard, Barge Linda:  On or about 05/17/14, two 50 foot extension cords were not used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling, in that they were daisy-chained.

Issued

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  a.)  Caligari Gerloff Painting, Inc.:  On or about 05/14/14, the employer had not developed an exposure control plan for employees designated to administer first aid.