HOUSTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: GENERAL BODY MANUFACTURING
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of GENERAL BODY MANUFACTURING in 6901 AVENUE V, HOUSTON, TX 77011 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 339250193.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- GENERAL BODY MANUFACTURING
- Site address
- 6901 AVENUE V
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77011
- Mailing
- 6901 AVENUE V, HOUSTON, TX 77011
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 332312
- Employees
- 67
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $2,499 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: a) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Proserve 5 tons located in Bldg. A. b) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on an Abell-Howe 2 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 1. c) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Proserve 5 tons located in Bldg. A, Hoist-Shawbox G36045RB. d) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Landel 30 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 1. e) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Mid-America 15 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 2. f) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Mid-Armerica 15 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 2, Hoist-Dresser Load Lifter g) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection ov overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Seco 10 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 3. h) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection had not been conducted during the past 12 months for overhead cranes on a Landell 10 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 3. i) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 months on a Seco 10 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 4. j) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a periodic inspection of overhead cranes had not been conducted during the past 12 monthson a Demag 10 tons located in Bldg. B, Bay 4.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2499
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.179 B05
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane: a) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, In Bldg. B, Bay 1, a 2 ton crane manuactured by Abell-Howe did not have it's rated load plainly marked.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $2,499 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) A Makita 10-inch mitre saw, Model LS 1040, was being used without a guard that prevents the operator from having their body in the danger zone.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2499
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 23, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,785 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, a flexible cord was used as fixed wiring to connect a chop saw in Bldg B.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a) At the worksite and on August 5, 2013, two flexible cords lacked strain relief, exposing bare conductors.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 339250193.
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