AUSTIN, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS in 3012 INDUSTRIAL TERRACE, AUSTIN, TX 78758 (NAICS 424490). OSHA activity number 341255115.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS
- Site address
- 3012 INDUSTRIAL TERRACE
- City
- AUSTIN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78758
- Mailing
- 3012 INDUSTRIAL TERRACE, AUSTIN, TX 78758
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424490
- Employees
- 365
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,300 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On or about 11 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from crushing hazards while working underneath vehicles that were elevated on automotive lifts. Two lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they were properly maintained and functioning.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $3300
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,300 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit". On or about 11 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, within Warehouse B, exit signs were either not visible or missing from various aisles, exposing employees to tripping hazards and fire hazards in the event of an emergency evacuation.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $3300
1910.151 C
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,300 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. On or about 11 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, within the Point-Of-Sale (POS) Warehouse, a forklift operator would add distilled water to the batteries where an eye wash and shower were not present, exposing the employee to the hazard of being struck by corrosive acid from the batteries.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2000
- · Z (S) $3300
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $4,400 · Current $1,750 Reduced
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 one-half hour. On or about 11 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer allowed a full Acetylene cylinder to be stored next to two full Oxygen cylinders within the Maintenance area, exposing employees working in the area to fire, explosion, and struck by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $1750
- · Z (S) $4400
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,300 · Current $1,750 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 11 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps (RPT) were being used in various locations within the establishment in a manner that was not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards from circuits overheating. a) Training Room, 3012 Building: Two RPT's were connected in series on the stage. b) Office, 3012 Building: Three RPT's were connected in series within the room. c) Small Conference Room, Burnet Building: Two RPT's were connected in series.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $1750
- · Z (S) $3300
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 341255115.
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