EDINBURG, TX —
OSHA Inspection: THE BEST TREAT PALLET, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of THE BEST TREAT PALLET, INC. in 912 S 83RD ST, EDINBURG, TX 78542 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 342019650.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- THE BEST TREAT PALLET, INC.
- Site address
- 912 S 83RD ST
- City
- EDINBURG
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78542
- Mailing
- 912 S 83RD ST, EDINBURG, TX 78542
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 321920
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: On January 5, 2017, and times prior thereto, at the forklift operations path, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using a pathway adjacent to unstable, stacked pallets not secured to prevent a collapse.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $2897
- — C (S) $2897
- — Z (S) $2897
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,897 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: On January 5, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the dismantling work area, the employees used a dismantler machine which was not anchored to prevent movement when the machine is operating.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $5000
- — C (S) $2897
- — Z (S) $2897
1910.213 R04
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $50,700 · Current $12,934 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of a bandsaw dismantler wood cutting machine: On January 5, 2017, and times prior to, employees dismantled pallets using an unguarded bandsaw-dismantler machine; exposing employees to amputation and severe laceration hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $12934
- — C (W) $50700
- — Z (W) $50700
1910.213 I01
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,622 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded: On January 5, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the dismantling work area, employees worked dismantling pallets using a dismantler machine with unguarded bandsaw wheels the non-working portion of the bandsaw.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $0
- — C (S) $3622
- — Z (S) $3622
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: On January 5, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the dismantling work area, the employer failed to ensure the power supply flexible cord to the pallet dismantler machine, was not spliced, exposing employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On January 5, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the dismantling work area, employees used an energized pallet dismantling machine, containing electrical fittings without strain relief.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 342019650.
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