CANADIAN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR FABRICATION INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of SUPERIOR FABRICATION INC. in 10885 EXHIBITION RD, CANADIAN, TX 79014 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 339815714.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SUPERIOR FABRICATION INC.
- Site address
- 10885 EXHIBITION RD
- City
- CANADIAN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79014
- Mailing
- 10885 EXHIBITION RD, CANADIAN, TX 79014
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 31
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 G01 I A
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Employer did not ensure that facial hair that would come between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face did not interfere with function: On or about June 19, 2014, in the painting area, employee(s) were using a 3M 1/2 face respirator with facial hair, which interfered with respirator's seal exposed employees to inhalation hazards .
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.179 J02 III
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Employer did not ensure the hooks with deformation or cracks were visual inspection daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected: On or about June 19, 2014, the employer did not ensure that monthly hook inspections were being performed on all cranes. Employees working in the welding shop were exposed to struck-by hazards from the Dayton crane used to lift vessels, separators, and other equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.179 L03 III
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Employer did not ensure that repairs or replacements were provided promptly as needed for safe operation of Dayton hoist/crane: On or about June 19, 2014, employees in the welding shop were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling loads due to a damaged latch on the hook of the Dayton crane used to lifting separators, vessels and other equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts: On or about June 19, 2014, employees working in the hydro shop were exposed to caught-by hazards from unguarded rotating parts on a hydro pump located on the west wall of the shop.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure at the point of operation on machine where operations were performed exposed employee to injury was guarded: On or about June 19, 2014, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating an unguarded JET band saw in the hydro shop.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 E05 IV
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iv): Employer did not ensure the hose connections were clamped or securely fastened in a manner that would withstand, without leakage, twice the pressure to which they are normally subjected in service, but in no case less than a pressure of 300 psi (2.04 MPa): On or about June 19, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while utilizing an acetylene compress gas cylinder to conduct welding operations when the hoses were repaired with screw clamps.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $4,200 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 June 19, 2014, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment used in the welding shop was used as per the equipment's listed and labeling exposing employees to electrical hazards including but not limited to: 2. A six box receptacle connected to junction box was connected to a flex cord..
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4200
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.305 B01 III E
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii)(E): Employer did not ensure the cable sheath was continuous through the raceway and extended into the enclosure not less than 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) beyond the fitting: On or about June 19, 2014, in the south end of the maintenance shop, employees were exposed to electrical hazards by the raceway holding electrical cable not being continuous into the enclosure.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2014
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Employer did not ensure the flexible cords and cables that were connected to devices and fittings had strain relief provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On June 19, 2014, employees working in the welding shop were exposed to electrical hazards from utilizing cords and cables without strain relief devices, including but not limited to: a. the miller welder b. flexible cords
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 339815714.
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