HUMBLE, TX —
OSHA Inspection: ASCENCION MARTINEZ
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ASCENCION MARTINEZ in 14346 FOSTERS RUN LN., HUMBLE, TX 77396 (NAICS 238310). OSHA activity number 339649089.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ASCENCION MARTINEZ
- Site address
- 14346 FOSTERS RUN LN.
- City
- HUMBLE
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77396
- Mailing
- 6812 DIONNE ST., HOUSTON, TX 77076
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
- 238310
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.403 B01 I
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2014
- Abate by
- May 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(i): Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of suitability of the equipment for an identified purpose as evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose. The employer does not determine the safety of equipment as identified by its listing, labeling or certification. This violation was observed on or about March 25, 2014, in the NE corner of a single family dwelling where employees were using a relocatable power tap to power a DeWalt Spade Handle Drill. Relocatable power taps are not approved for use at construction sites. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the safety of equipment is determined on the basis of suitability of the equipment for an identified purpose as evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2014
- Abate by
- May 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are provided strain relief. a. This violation was observed on or about March 25, 2014, in the NE corner of a single family dwelling where employees were using a relocatable power tap to power a DeWalt Spade Handle Drill and strain relief was not provided on the cord. No energized wiring was visible and the power tap was plugged into a functioning GFCI outlet. b. This violation was observed on or about March 25, 2014, on the rear of a single family dwelling where employees were using a 50 foot electrical cord without strain relief being provided at the female end. No energized wiring was visible and the electrical cord was plugged into a functioning GFCI outlet. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $240
- — Z (O) $400
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2014
- Abate by
- May 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: The employer uses worn or frayed electric cords. a. This violation was observed on or about March 25, 2014, on the rear of a single family dwelling where employees were using a red and black 50 foot electric cord that had numerous cuts on the outer covering. No energized wiring was visible and the cord was plugged into a functioning GFCI outlet. b. This violation was observed on or about March 25, 2014, on the rear corner of a single family dwelling where employees were using a yellow 50 foot electrical cord that had numerous cuts on the outer covering. No energized wiring was visible and the electrical cord was plugged into a functioning GFCI outlet. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that worn or frayed electric cords are not used.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 339649089.
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