ODESSA, TX — 2006-01-18 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: REEF CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On 2006-01-18 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of REEF CHEMICAL COMPANY INC. in 2559 W IH-20, ODESSA, TX 79766 (NAICS 325998). OSHA activity number 307010660.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: REEF CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.
Site address: 2559 W IH-20
City: ODESSA
State: TX
ZIP: 79766

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Health
Advance notice: No
Union status: N

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2006-01-18 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2006-01-19 00:00:00
Case closed: 2006-07-06 00:00:00
Last modified: 2014-07-29 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2014-08-01 01:01:50

Establishment context

NAICS code: 325998
SIC code (legacy): 2899
Employees: 45
Ownership type: A
Industry flags: Manufacturing health.

Citations

46 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 16, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the condition(s) listed below:
Reef Chemical Company Inc., 2559 W IH 20, Odessa, TX.  For the period of
time up to and
including 01/18/06, a manager placed an ACRA Electric Company Drum Heater
(Model AGM-
55) on a poly drum of AC-306 (glacial acetic acid).  The heater remained
on the drum overnight
allowing the drum to "melt", resulting in an acetic acid spill.
Feasible and acceptable abatement would be to ensure Drum Heaters are used
in accordance with
manufacturer instructions.

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 30, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the condition(s) listed below:
Reef Chemical Company Inc., 2559 W IH 20, Odessa, TX.  For the period of
time up to and
including 01/18/06, piping in the tank farm was not identified as to the
contents or direction of
flow.  Chemicals and chemical mixtures flowing through the piping include,
but is not limited
to, toluene, xylene and methanol.
ANSI A13.1 - 1975, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems,
paragraph 3.1 Legend
states "...Positive identification of the content of a piping system shall
be by lettered legend
giving the name of the contents in full or abbreviated form.  Arrows shall
be used to indicate
direction of flow.  Use legend to identify contents exactly, and give
temperature, pressure, and
other details.......Legends shall be applied close to valves and adjacent
to changes in direction,
branches, and where pipes pass through walls or floors, and at frequent
intervals on straight pipe
runs."
Feasible and acceptable abatement would be to identify and label contents
of all piping as per
ANSI A13.1.

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $630.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 16, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the condition(s) listed below:
Reef Chemical Company Inc., 2559 W IH 20, Odessa, TX.  For the period of
time up to and
including 01/18/06, flammable chemicals were being used in a laboratory
hood that was not
rated for flammable / explosive materials.
Feasible and acceptable abatement would be to ensure laboratory hoods are
used in accordance
with manufacturer instructions.

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.106 D03 II

Serious Gravity 10 5 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.106 D05 III

Serious Gravity 10 5 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.120 Q02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.120 Q02II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.120 Q02III

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.120 Q02VII

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.120 Q02XI

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.120 Q03 III

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $3500.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.120 Q06

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $3500.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.120 Q03 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $3500.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.120 Q06

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $3500.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.132 A

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $3500.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.132 D01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 30, 2006

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.133 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $4900.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $4900.00

1910.134 H03 IB

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.141 A03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 04 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,750 · Current $1,750

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1750.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1750.00

1910.141 C01 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 8 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.146 C01

Deleted Serious Gravity 03 28 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,750 · Current $1,750

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1750.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1750.00

1910.151 C

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $3500.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.165 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1200 F05 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 500 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $3500.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.1200 F05 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 500 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.1450 E01

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 5 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1450 F02

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1450 F03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.1450 F03 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 16, 2006

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.132 A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Current $2,100

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $3500.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.132 D01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 30, 2006

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $4900.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $4900.00

1910.141 A03 I

Serious Gravity 04 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Current $1,050

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $1750.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1750.00

1910.141 C01 III

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 8 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.146 C01

Serious Gravity 03 28 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1050.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1750.00

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $2100.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.165 B02

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050 · Current $630 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $630.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1200 F05 I

Serious Gravity 10 500 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Current $1,000

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $3500.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $1000.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3500.00

1910.1200 F05 II

Serious Gravity 10 500 instances 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.1450 E01

Serious Gravity 01 5 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Current $630

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $1050.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S) $630.00
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1450 F02

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

Recent events (3)

2014-07-29 00:00:00 — Q $1050.00
2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (S)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

1910.1450 F03 I

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006

1910.1450 F03 II

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 16, 2006

1904.29 B03

Other-than-serious Gravity 00 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 16, 2006
Penalty: Initial $700

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (O)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (O) $700.00

1910.1450 E04

Other-than-serious Gravity 03 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jul 24, 2006
Penalty: Initial $700

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (O)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (O) $700.00

1910.134 H03 IB

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jun 6, 2006
Abate by: Jun 9, 2006
Penalty: Initial $1,050

Recent events (2)

2006-06-12 00:00:00 — I (O)
2006-06-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1050.00

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