SOUTH WEST CITY, MO —
OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWESTERN CREATIONS LLC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SOUTHWESTERN CREATIONS LLC. in 110 POPLAR STREET, SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863 (NAICS 331222). OSHA activity number 341262384.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SOUTHWESTERN CREATIONS LLC.
- Site address
- 110 POPLAR STREET
- City
- SOUTH WEST CITY
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 64863
- Mailing
- 110 POPLAR STREET, SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863
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
- 331222
- Employees
- 37
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) The employer did not certify that periodic (annual) inspections of energy control procedures were performed. The certification should identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection. On or about February 17, 2016 at the Southwestern Creations facility- An examination of program Lockout/Tagout elements determined that periodic inspections of energy control procedures were not accomplished and certified. Specifically, reviews were not conducted to determine if listed steps were still adequate, if any changes had occurred, or if employees had acquired the knowledge needed to effectively isolate energy sources. Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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 February 17, 2016 at the Southwestern Creations Facility - Employees were exposed to serious lacerations and or struck-by injuries, in that the Makita Portable Hand Grinder did not have a 180 degree guard that protected hands from the cutting wheel. Abatement certification is not required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1960
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.253 B04 I
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $0 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 February 17, 2016 at the Southwestern Creations Facility- Employees were exposed to serious injuries due to fire, smoke inhalation or explosion, in that Oxygen and Acetylene Cylinders were stored together in the maintenance shop area. Abatement certification is not required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): On or about February 17, 2016 at the Southwestern Creations Facility - Employees were exposed to serious electrical shock, burn and or electrocution injuries, in that the #1 and 2 Butt Welder operating at 50 volts or more was not guarded or enclosed to protect from accidental contact. Abatement certification is not required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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 February 17, 2016 at the Southwestern Creations Facility- Employees were exposed to serious injuries, in that the Electrical Panel located in the Main Pole area of the warehouse had knock out openings that had not been effectively closed. Abatement certification is not required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1960
- — 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 341262384.
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