FORT WORTH, TX —
OSHA Inspection: PENNTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PENNTEX INDUSTRIES, INC. in 7620 FLAGSTONE STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76118 (NAICS 336390). OSHA activity number 340346477.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PENNTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 7620 FLAGSTONE STREET
- City
- FORT WORTH
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76118
- Mailing
- 7620 FLAGSTONE STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76118
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 336390
- Employees
- 14
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): On or about January 14, 2015, in the shipping department, an employee driving the Toyota 5500 pound forklift, serial number 2ERCA151131A, model 2ERCA, was not trained, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the lift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazard(s) created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts: On or about January 14, 2015, in the production shop, employer did not provide a guard over the Enco, model 1113940, 12" chuck lathe, exposing exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the jaws of the chuck.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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 January 14, 2015, in the production department, the 4-plex portable outlet box was observed on the floor and being used as a flexible cord, supplying power to a Flo floor fan, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: On or about January 14, 2015, a hazard communication program was not developed or maintained when employees were using chemicals such as but not limited to, Dolph's Catalyzed solvent less polyester resin, and Blasocut 2000 coolant, exposing employees to the hazard of skin irritations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1200
- — Z (S) $2000
1904.29 A
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and for the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment: On or about January 14, 2015, at the establishment, a log of all work related injuries and illnesses (OSHA form 300), and /or the summary of work related injuries (OSHA 300-A), and/or the injury and illness incident report (OSHA form 301 or equivalent forms were not maintained within the establishment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $240
- — Z (O) $400
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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 January 14, 2015, the Sentry fire extinguisher was not identified, exposing employees to the hazard of fire.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 340346477.
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