WHARTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: STAR METAL FABRICATION, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of STAR METAL FABRICATION, INC. in 707 NELSON LANE, WHARTON, TX 77488 (NAICS 336212). OSHA activity number 341140713.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- STAR METAL FABRICATION, INC.
- Site address
- 707 NELSON LANE
- City
- WHARTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77488
- Mailing
- 707 NELSON LANE, WHARTON, TX 77488
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 336212
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- May 27, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 9, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,350 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: On or about January 14th, 2016, and at time prior thereto, at the metal fabrication shop where employees fabricated metal trailers, compressed gas cylinders were unsecured and exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1350
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- May 27, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 9, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least: On or about January 14th, 2016, and at time prior thereto, at the metal fabrication shop where employees fabricated metal trailers, the compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders were not kept separated.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- May 27, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 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 14th, 2016, and at time prior thereto, at this metal fabrication shop, employees were involved in metal fabrication operation utilized powered industrial trucks (PITs) without training and evaluation from the employer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1200
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- May 27, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a): On or about January 14th, 2016, and at time prior thereto, at the metal fabrication shop where employees fabricated metal trailers and used unguarded portable grinders: a. Angle Grinder, Model Dewalt D28114, S/N 168677; b. Angle Grinder, Model Dewalt D28114, S/N 181094; and, c. Angle Grinder, Model Dewalt D28114, S/N 167080.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1150
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 27, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: On or about January 14th, 2016, at the metal fabrication shop, employees involved in metal fabrications duties, such as, but not limited to, torching, welding, cutting, assembling and painting of farms commercials trailers, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, oxidizer (compressed oxygen), compressed gases such as acetylene and argon, as well as different types of polyurethane coatings and industrial paint finishes. The employer had not developed a program which will would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemicals containers, Safety data Sheets and employees information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used at this site. The written program must also contain the following: 1. a list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2. the methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill; 3. the hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4. the method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at this site.
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 341140713.
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