ROTAN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: ROTAN GIN COMPANY
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ROTAN GIN COMPANY in 400 S. CLEVELAND, ROTAN, TX 79546 (NAICS 115111). OSHA activity number 341257517.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ROTAN GIN COMPANY
- Site address
- 400 S. CLEVELAND
- City
- ROTAN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79546
- Mailing
- 400 S. CLEVELAND, ROTAN, TX 79546
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 115111
- Employees
- 22
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 in that employees were exposed to fall hazards: Employees were not protected from fall hazards at approximately four (4) feet above lower level: a. Stairs to work platform to module feeder. b. Stairs to module feeder (3).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 19, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: Employer did not protect employees from the hazards of entering a confined space by conducting a survey by a qualified person. a. Module area. b. Lint cleaner area (2). c. Press Operation area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
1904.39 A02
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 19, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours: The employer did not report a amputation injury of an employee from a work-related injury within twenty-four (24) hours to the nearest OSHA Area Office.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1200
- — Z (S) $1200
1928.57 D01 IV
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(d)(1)(iv): Pulleys of V-belt drives were not completely enclosed or guarded by location whether or not railings are present. The open end of the pulley guard shall be not less than 4 inches from the periphery of the pulleys. On or about February 10, 2016, employer did not ensure the belts and pulleys on lint cleaners and drying machines were completely enclosed. a. Lint cleaner 1A, 1B. b. Lint cleaner 2A, 2B. c. Lint cleaner 3B. d. Lint cleaner 4A, 4B. e. Dryers.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
1928.57 D01 V
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 19, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(d)(1)(v): Chains and sprockets were not completely enclosed: On or about February 10, 2016, employer did not ensure chains and sprockets were completely enclosed on the lint cleaner machines: a. Lint cleaner 1A, 1B. b. Lint cleaner 2A, 2B. c. Lint cleaner 3B. d. Lint cleaner 4A, 4B. e. Dryers.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1928.57 D02 II
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(d)(2)(ii): Moving saws on lint cleaners which have doors giving access to the saws shall be guarded by fixed barrier guards or their equivalent which prevent direct finger or hand contact with the saws while the saws are in motion: On or about February 10, 2016, employer did not ensure lint cleaners were guarded by fixed barrier guard exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
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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 341257517.
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