SHREVEPORT, LA —
OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN COMPONENTS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SOUTHERN COMPONENTS, INC. in 7360 JULIE FRANCES DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71129 (NAICS 321918). OSHA activity number 341678647.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SOUTHERN COMPONENTS, INC.
- Site address
- 7360 JULIE FRANCES DRIVE
- City
- SHREVEPORT
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 71129
- Mailing
- PO BOX 29010, SHREVEPORT, LA 71149
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
- 321918
- Employees
- 105
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,772 · Current $2,886 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: On or about 8/8/16 in the Floor Trust and Saw Departments; the employer allowed employees to change the 16" saw blades twice-monthly on the Floor, Mango and Web saws, and and machine-specific lockout procedures had not been developed; thus exposing employees to potential unexpected startup of the machines.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2886
- — Z (S) $5772
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: On or about 8/8/16 in the Floor Trust and Saw Departments; the employer allowed employees to change the 16" saw blades twice-monthly on the Floor, Mango and Web saws, and periodic inspections of the energy control procedures were not conducted at least annually.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. On or about 8/8/16 in the Floor Trust and Saw Departments; the employer allowed employees to change the 16" saw blades twice-monthly on the Floor, Mango and Web saws, and training in the energy control procedures could not be documented.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 B05
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,215 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(5): On each machine operated by electric motors, positive means were not provided for rendering such controls or devices inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control. On or about 8/8/16 in the Saw Department; the employer allowed employees to operate and change the blade on the Mango saw, and the saw did not have a means to lock it out (no disconnect box or similar means); thus exposing employees to laceration/amputation hazards from unexpected equipment startup.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7215
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,772 · Current $2,886 Reduced
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 8/8/16 in the Maintenance Shop; the employer allowed employees to operate the Milwaukee bench grinder (serial #W8-94) without a tongue guard; thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2886
- — Z (S) $5772
1910.303 G02 I A
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $10,102 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(A): 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 similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons: On or about 8/8/16 in the Saw Department; the employer allowed employees to enter the live 480 volts electrical disconnect box for the Monet saw to search for faults in the circuit; thus exposing the saw operator and other employees to contact near live parts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10102
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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 341678647.
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