AMARILLO, TX —
OSHA Inspection: WESTERN VALVE, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WESTERN VALVE, INC. in 6701 MCCORMICK ROAD, AMARILLO, TX 79118 (NAICS 332911). OSHA activity number 341898112.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WESTERN VALVE, INC.
- Site address
- 6701 MCCORMICK ROAD
- City
- AMARILLO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79118
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 2446, AMARILLO, TX 79105
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
- 332911
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,802 · Current $2,661 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: Employees were exposed to chemical hazards while cleaning parts in areas with improperly stored chemicals.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2661.4
- — Z (S) $3802
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,802 · Current $2,661 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: Employees engaged in drilling holes in metal while using unguarded drill presses were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2661.4
- — Z (S) $3802
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,549 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: Employer did not ensure power strips were not used to provide electric current to equipment and exposed tripping hazards. a) A swamp cooler located in production area. b) A Dayton buffer located in production area. c) A Dayton buffer and Rockwell sander located in production area. d) Equipment used to measure leaking helium from pressurized vessels in the welding shop.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3549
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,549 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: The employer did not ensure sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained about all electric equipment for employees and exposed them to physical.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3549
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: The employer did not ensure equipment such as a buffer was grounded and exposed employees operating the equipment to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,549 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. The employer did not ensure flexible cords were not used as fixed wiring for employees operating equipment with cords strung across the production area and exposed them. a) Flexible cord used to provide electric power to a Dayton 6" buffer. b) Flexible cord used to provide electric power to a hydraulic pump. c) Flexible cord with a 3-way socket used to provide electric power to a Dayton buffer and Dewalt radio. d) Flexible cord with an adaptor for a Dayton buffer and Port-A-Cool 2000. e) Flexible cord used to provide electric current to a Dayton buffer and radio.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3549
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2017
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment. Employer did not ensure employees were provided information and training on the hazards of the chemicals in the work area and exposed them to adverse health effects.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5070
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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 341898112.
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