SCHERTZ, TX —
OSHA Inspection: PSP INDUSTRIES
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PSP INDUSTRIES in 9893 DOERR LANE, SCHERTZ, TX 78154 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 340147701.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PSP INDUSTRIES
- Site address
- 9893 DOERR LANE
- City
- SCHERTZ
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78154
- Mailing
- 9885 DOERR LANE, SCHERTZ, TX 78154
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 101
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
16 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 B01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): The exit route was not adequately lit so that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route. On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the exit signs in the following areas were not lighted creating an egress hazard to working in case of an emergency: a. East door from Bay 2 close to Bay 3 Exit from the fit-up 1 building. b. Rear exit from the fit-up 2 building.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.106 B02 IV F 1
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(iv)(f)(1): Tanks and pressure vessels storing Category 1 flammable liquids were not equipped with venting devices which are normally closed except when venting to pressure or vacuum conditions. Tanks and pressure vessels storing Category 2 flammable liquids and Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C) were not equipped with venting devices which is normally closed except when venting under pressure or vacuum conditions, or with approved flame arresters. Tanks and pressure vessels storing flammable liquids were not equipped with venting devices as required. On or about March 4, 2015 and in time prior thereto, diesel, kerosene and gasoline tanks did not have emergency venting. The tanks were located in the fuel area found outside of the maintenance shop and created a fire hazard to workers. -
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.106 D02 I
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved containers and/or portable tanks were not used for the storage of flammable liquids: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, unapproved plastic containers were used to store flammable liquids creating a fire hazard to workers: a. Diesel stored in open 5 gallon plastic container, located in the maintenance shop. b. Diesel stored in one gallon plastic jugs, located in Fit-up 1 flammable liquid storage cabinet.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1350
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.106 E02 IV D
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, unapproved plastic containers were used to store flammable liquids creating a fire hazard to workers: a. Diesel stored in open 5 gallon plastic container, located in the maintenance shop. b. Diesel stored in one gallon plastic jugs, located in Fit-up 1 flammable liquid storage cabinet.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.106 G03 III
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iii): The remote emergency shut off for the fuel dispensing pumps was not clearly identified. On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the location of the remote electrical disconnect to the fuel pump was not posted, located in the fuel tank area. This condition created a fire hazard to workers.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.307 C03
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(3): Equipment that is safe for the location was not of a type and design that the employer demonstrates will provide protection from the hazards arising from the combustibility and flammability of vapors, liquids, gases, dusts, or fibers involved. On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, a conduit seal was not used above the explosion proof motor on a diesel pump to prevent explosions from spreading through conduit systems and igniting outside atmospheres. This condition created a fire hazard, located at the fuel tank area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto impact tools such as hammer and wedges have mushroomed heads and pieces of metal missing from their impact surfaces. One sledge hammer had a broken handle. This condition exposed workers to the hazard of being struck by flying shrapnel located in Fit-up 2.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.253 B04 I
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto LP gas cylinders were stored next to Oxygen cylinders, located in the outside cylinder storage area. This condition created a fire hazard to workers.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto damaged electrical equipment was found creating an electrical hazard to workers: a. The Kellem clamp was damaged on crane pendent control 5C, located in Fit-up 2. b. The hinge was broken on the door to Panel #2 Breaker#9 can, located in Fit-up 1.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $500
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the clear space in front of a 75 KVA, 480 panel and a 120/240 volt panel was 7.5 inches. A clear distance of 3 feet was not provided creating an electrical hazard to employee, located in the Fit-up 2 building found in the main electrical area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $3600
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.335 B01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them as required by 29 CFR 1910.145. On or about December 17, 2014 and in times prior thereto arc flash warning signs were not provided to warn workers of the dangers of arc flash burns in the following locations: a. Main electrical disconnect 480 VAC, 1200 amps, located outside at the main electrical service area. b. Panel B 120/240 VAC, located in the maintenance shop. c. Breaker panels, F.D. 2 and O.C. 2, located in fit-up 2. d. Panels B, PP22 and Transformers T1, T2, located in fit-up 2. e. Panels 2 and 4, located in fit-up 1. f. Panels D and E, located in Form 2.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.304 A02
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto the following electrical outlets were found to have reverse polarity creating an 120 VAC electrical hazard to workers: a. Job made duplex twist lock to standard outlet, orange in color, had reverse polarity, located in Fit-up2. b. Wall mounted near 30 KVA transformer, located in Fit-up 2. c. Wall mounted twist lock outlet panel D, CRT 6, located in Form 2. d. Beam 007 mounted twist lock outlet, located in Form 2. e. Beam 004 mounted twist lock outlet, located in Form 2. f. Beam 003 mounted twist lock outlet, located in Form 2. g. Wall mounted twist lock outlet near time clock, located in Form 2. h. Wall mounted outlets directly below Panel D, located in Form 2.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1350
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: On or about March 4, 2015 and in time prior thereto the following pieces of equipment were not grounded creating an electrical hazard to employees. a. A reference ground was not provided for the transformers located in the Saw and Drill buildings. b. The pendants controls on cranes 42, 53, 50, 23, 25, 45, 46 c. Electrical panel B, located in the Fit-up 2 building. d. 120 V wall duplex, located near the pencil sharpener found in the fit-up 1 building. e. Wall twist lock connector from panel D, CRT 6 and CRT3 located in detail 2 building. f. Wall twist lock connector attached to steel beam #006, located in detail 2 building. g. On the pendant power supply for the magnetic clamp attached to overhead hoist, located in the detail 2 building.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1800
- — C (S) $3600
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $0 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 March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the following openings were found in electrical cans creating an electrical hazard to employees: a. 1 inch opening in a 120 Volt twist lock wall mounted outlet box, located below overhead crane 480 Volt breakers, located in Fit-up 2 buildings. b. 6 x 1 inch openings on two 480 VAC disconnects, located on the wall of the Detail 2 building.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $0 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 March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto the flexible cord leading to a light fixture above a bulletin board did not have a strain relief device at the plug. The plug was located in a duplex 120 volt outlet along the wall of the Fit-up building 1 creating an electrical hazard to workers.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.334 A01
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation: On or about March 4, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the power cord to a Magnum 120 volt space heater was damaged where it was clamped to a handle creating an electrical hazard to workers. The electric heater was located in the Detail 2 area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (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 340147701.
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