HARLINGEN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: HIWAY NEON SIGNS
Special Programs inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a special Programs safety inspection of HIWAY NEON SIGNS in 625 W. TAYLOR, HARLINGEN, TX 78550 (NAICS 238990). OSHA activity number 334795580.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HIWAY NEON SIGNS
- Site address
- 625 W. TAYLOR
- City
- HARLINGEN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78550
- Mailing
- 1301 MACO DR., PHARR, TX 78577
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Special Programs (K)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238990
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.333 B02 II B
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(B): The circuits and equipment to be worked on were not disconnected from all electric energy sources: On June 20, 2012, and times prior thereto, on the north side of a commercial building roof top, employees were installing an electrical sign without isolating the energy source prior to servicing the sign. Employees were exposed to 120 up to 220 volts while servicing the sign.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $4900
- — F (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.333 C03
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $4,066 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3): When work was to be performed near overhead lines, the lines were not deenergized and grounded, nor were other protective measures provided before work was started: On the north side of a commercial roof, employees were installing an electrical sign 1 foot from an overhead power line without isolating the energy source prior to servicing the sign.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $7000
- — F (S) $4066
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.305 J01 I
- Issued
- Nov 7, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $3,050 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact: On the west exterior wall of a commercial building, employees used an energized, 120 volt, receptacle left dangling after being struck and damaged.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $5000
- — F (S) $3050
- — Z (S) $5000
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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 334795580.
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