ESCO MARINE INC
16200 JOE GARZA SR RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 · NAICS 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
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Inspection records
Oct 25, 2016#341887263Oct 25, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341887263$5,3241 viol.1 violation$5,324 in penalties
Inspection #341887263
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 2016
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 10, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,873
- Penalties on Record
- $5,324
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $8,873 | $5,324 | - | Feb 6, 2017 |
Jan 29, 2015#340488444Jan 29, 2015Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#340488444$6,0002 viol.2 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #340488444
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Final Order
- Jul 15, 2015
- Closed
- Feb 10, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Jul 16, 2015 | - | Jul 15, 2015 |
| 01001B | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2015 | - | Jul 15, 2015 |
Jan 29, 2015#340249622Jan 29, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340249622$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #340249622
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 2015
- Closed
- Apr 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- Ex: Uss Shenandoah, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | Apr 27, 2015 |
Jan 29, 2015#340244888Jan 29, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340244888$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340244888
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 2015
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ex: Uss Saratoga, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jan 29, 2015#340242759Jan 29, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340242759$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #340242759
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 2015
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 2015
- Closed
- Jul 21, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2015 | - | Apr 27, 2015 |
Jul 24, 2014#339866360Jul 24, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#339866360$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339866360
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16200 Jose Garza Road Yard, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 24, 2014#339866303Jul 24, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#339866303$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339866303
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16200 Jose Garza Road Ex-U.s.s. Cape John, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jul 24, 2014#339865826Jul 24, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339865826$2,2001 viol.1 violation$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #339865826
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Final Order
- Oct 21, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road Yard, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.507 Land-side fire protection systems OSHA citation code: 19150507 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,400 | $2,200 | Oct 22, 2014 | - | Oct 21, 2014 |
Jul 24, 2014#339865750Jul 24, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339865750$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339865750
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 25, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jun 9, 2014#339807349Jun 9, 2014FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#339807349$18,9003 viol.3 violations$18,900 in penalties
Inspection #339807349
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 2014
- Final Order
- Nov 18, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,900
- Penalties on Record
- $18,900
- Site Address
- 16200 Joe Garza Sr. Road Ex-U.s.s. Sirius, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee asphyxiates within a hazardous confined space aboar
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Nov 3, 2014 | - | Nov 18, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Nov 20, 2014 | - | Nov 18, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Nov 5, 2014 | - | Nov 18, 2014 |
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50 inspections, 2007 to 2016. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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Industry comparison
Support Activities for Transportation, 10,158 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.