BROWNWOOD, TX —
OSHA Inspection: WES-TEX PRINTING
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WES-TEX PRINTING in 2909 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, BROWNWOOD, TX 76801 (NAICS 323119). OSHA activity number 340126358.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WES-TEX PRINTING
- Site address
- 2909 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
- City
- BROWNWOOD
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76801
- Mailing
- 2909 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 323119
- Employees
- 35
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: On or about December 8, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the south wall of the distribution Room, the employer did not ensure employees had clear access to the fire extinguisher exposing employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1260
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.213 I01
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of band saw(s) were not enclosed or guarded: On or about December 8, 2014, and times prior thereto, metal cutting band saws used by employees were not equipped with guards exposing employees to amputation hazards: a. In the saw cutting room, a Dayton band saw was missing the adjustable guard. b. In the etching room, a Dayton band saw was missing the adjustable guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2940
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: On or about December 8, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the slither station, employees were using compressed air for cleaning purposes that was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i., exposing the employees to eye and skin injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1071
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: On or about December 8, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the die room, employer did not ensure a cover plate was installed on the magnifying glass light power box exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1428
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On or about December 8, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the production area, the employer did not ensure strain relief was provided to prevent tension on the folder machine power cord exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1071
- — Z (S) $1785
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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 340126358.
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