EL PASO, TX —
OSHA Inspection: NILAND COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of NILAND COMPANY in 320 N CLARK DR, EL PASO, TX 79905 (NAICS 331521). OSHA activity number 339757858.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NILAND COMPANY
- Site address
- 320 N CLARK DR
- City
- EL PASO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79905
- Mailing
- 320 N CLARK DR, EL PASO, TX 79905
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 331521
- Employees
- 45
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: On April 30, 2014, and times prior to, employees in the finishing department were working near an Argon high pressure cylinder that was not secured. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative. On April 30, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure or any employee training. This condition exposed employee to cuts and lacerations, electrical, and struck-by hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $2000
- — C (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition On April 04, 2014, and times prior to, an empty fire extinguisher was found near the plastics molding area were flammable materials were present. This condition exposed employee to thermal burns in the event of a fire.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.179 J01 II
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. (a) Frequent inspection - Daily to monthly intervals. (b) Periodic inspection - 1 to 12-month intervals. On April 04, 2014, and times prior to, employees were using cranes that were not inspected periodically. This condition exposed employees to crush-by hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.179 J02 III
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with signed reports, were not performed. On April 04, 2014, and times prior to, employees were using a hook attached to a crane that was not free from recognized hazards. This condition exposed employees to crush- by hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed On April 04, 2014 and times prior to, employees in the plastics molding area were working near sprocket and chains that were not enclosed. This condition exposed employee to cuts, lacerations and possible amputations.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- May 20, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed. On April 04, 2014, and times to, employees were working near an electrical junction box that was not effectively closed. This condition exposed employees to electrical shocks.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $2800
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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 339757858.
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