TEMPLE, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: ARTCOBELL
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of ARTCOBELL in 1302 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76504 (NAICS 337127). OSHA activity number 339792095.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ARTCOBELL
- Site address
- 1302 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
- City
- TEMPLE
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76504
- Mailing
- 1302 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76504
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Union (A)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 337127
- Employees
- 390
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 26, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: On or about May 30, 2014, the employer did not ensure two pedestal grinders in the maintenance area were anchored prior to use, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the machines in the event of tipping over or moving due to vibration.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1800
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.243 C03
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 26, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: On or about May 30, 2014, a portable angle grinder was used without guarding in the welding area, exposing the employee to the hazards of being caught in the spinning wheel or struck by debris of an exploding wheel.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1800
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 26, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about May 30, 2014, electrical equipment was not used in accordance with its listed use, exposing employees to an electrical hazard. a. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable powering 110 volt receptacle boxes in a room near the dip tanks was not in rigid conduit, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. b. Two fans in the facility were operated by snap switch boxes that were not mounted to the wall.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1800
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 26, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 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: On or about May 30, 2014, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring, exposing employees an electrical hazard. a: An extension cord was used as permanent wiring and affixed to the structure to power a 110 volt light in the warehouse. b: An extension cord near the dip tanks powered a 110 volt refrigerator.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1800
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.305 G01 IV D
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 26, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces: On or about May 30, 2014, a flexible cord was used as permanent wiring and affixed to the structure to power a 110 volt light in the warehouse, exposing employees an electrical hazard.
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). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339792095.
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