HOUSTON, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of SUMMIT PRESSURE CONTROL, INC. in 5658 WHEATLEY ST., HOUSTON, TX 77091 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 341382307.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SUMMIT PRESSURE CONTROL, INC.
- Site address
- 5658 WHEATLEY ST.
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77091
- Mailing
- 5658 WHEATLEY ST., HOUSTON, TX 77091
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 326199
- Employees
- 4
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts and flying chips: On or about April 7, 2016, located in the machining area where an employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Victor 1660B manual lathe to machine Teflon seals without a chuck guard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2016
- Abate by
- May 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: On or about April 7, 2016, located in the machining area where an employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Jet pedestal grinder (SN: 13113630) to sharpen tools with work rests greater than 1/8 inch from the abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2016
- Abate by
- May 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: On or about April 7, 2016, located in the machining area where an employee was exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Jet pedestal grinder (SN: 13113630) to sharpen tools with tongue guards greater than ¼ inch from the abrasive wheels.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2016
- Abate by
- May 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): On or about April 7, 2016, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire, inhalation and contact hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dyneon Teflon material, isopropyl alcohol and FluoroEtch solvent to manufacture and machine Teflon seals without developing a written program.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $960
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.1200 H02 III
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2016
- Abate by
- May 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200: On or about April 7, 2016, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire, inhalation and contact hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dyneon Teflon material, isopropyl alcohol and FluoroEtch solvent to manufacture and machine Teflon seals without receiving training on the location of the safety data sheets.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
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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 341382307.
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