ODESSA, TX — 2010-04-02 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On 2010-04-02 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in 115 PROCTOR, ODESSA, TX 79763 (NAICS 541380). OSHA activity number 313619546.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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: CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Site address: 115 PROCTOR
City: ODESSA
State: TX
ZIP: 79763
Mailing: P. O. BOX 4513, ODESSA, TX 79763

What kind of inspection was it?

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

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2010-04-02 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2010-04-08 00:00:00
Case closed: 2010-08-19 00:00:00
Last modified: 2010-08-27 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2011-10-14 16:38:47

Establishment context

NAICS code: 541380
SIC code (legacy): 8734
Employees: 101
Ownership type: A

Citations

10 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Aug 3, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275 · Current $1,084 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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the path to the
emergency shower was
free of obstruction. Employees had to go through a door to gain access to
the shower.
Employees performed work operations such as handling and using chemicals
in laboratories.
This condition exposed employees to potential chemical hazards.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
Ensure that the employees do not have to go through a door to gain access
to
the emergency
shower.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $1083.75
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

5(a)(1)

Deleted Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275

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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that two of the heads
on the emergency
eye wash station were clear of any sediment build-up that could prevent
fluid from being
delivered to the head of the device. This condition exposed employees to
potential chemical
hazards.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
Ensure that the eye wash station is activated weekly to determine if any
sediment build-up
exist to prevent fluid from being delivered to the head of the device.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O)
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Aug 3, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275 · Current $1,084 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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the chemical
fume hoods remained
fully closed. The chemical fume hoods were used to aid in ventilating the
laboratory. Employees
used the chemical fume hoods to titrate and test the chemicals for the
plant.
This condition
exposed employees to potential chemical hazards.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $1083.75
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Jul 14, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275 · Current $1,084 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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the chemical
fume hoods were
inspected, tested, and maintained chemical fume hoods in the east
laboratory. Employees
performed work operations such as titrating and testing chemicals for the
plant.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
Ensure that the chemical fume hoods are inspected, tested, and maintained
according to the
National Fire Protection Association.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1901.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.ment

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $1083.75
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

1910.1200 F05 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 02 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Aug 20, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,700 · Current $1,445 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $1445.00
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1700.00

1910.1200 F05 II

Other-than-serious Gravity 02 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Aug 20, 2010

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O)
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.1200 H02 III

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Aug 25, 2010

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (S)
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.1450 F04 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (S)
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275 · Current $1,084 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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the path to the
emergency shower was
free of obstruction. Employees had to go through a door to gain access to
the shower.
Employees performed work operations such as handling and using chemicals
in
laboratories.
This condition exposed employees to potential chemical hazards.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
Ensure that the employees do not have to go through a door to gain access
to the emergency
shower.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $1083.75
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 9, 2010
Abate by: Jul 21, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,275

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:
Champion Technologies, Inc., 115 Proctor, Odessa, Texas. For the period of
time up to and
including April 2, 2010, the employer did not ensure that two of the heads
on the emergency
eye wash station were clear of any sediment build-up that could prevent
fluid
from being
delivered to the head of the device. This condition exposed employees to
potential chemical
hazards.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
Ensure that the eye wash station is activated weekly to determine if any
sediment build-up
exist to prevent fluid from being delivered to the head of the device.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Recent events (2)

2010-07-30 00:00:00 — I (O)
2010-07-09 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1275.00

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 313619546.

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