AUSTIN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: KOW FORMWORK, INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of KOW FORMWORK, INC. in 2400 NUECES ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 (NAICS 238110). OSHA activity number 334829181.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KOW FORMWORK, INC.
- Site address
- 2400 NUECES ST
- City
- AUSTIN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78705
- Mailing
- 5845 JACARANDA DRIVE, MABLETON, GA 30126
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 238110
- Employees
- 120
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.502 D21
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2012
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems, were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components were not removed from service: On or about June 21, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the fall protection was inspected before use. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that personal fall arrest systems are inspectred for defects before each use and removed from service when found to be defective.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $6300
1926.502 D15
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2012
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person. On or about June 21, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the personal fall arrest system used maintained a safety of at least two, exposing the employees attached to the fall arrest system to the hazard of falling approximately 50 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6300
1926.1051 A
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2012
- Abate by
- Oct 18, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairways or ladders were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided: On or about June 21, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a stairway or ladder to employees when there was a break in elevation greater than 19 inches. Employees climbed on screw jack handles & the cross braces of concrete formwork to reach heights over 7 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $5400
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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 334829181.
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