HOUSTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: J-KRAFT, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of J-KRAFT, INC. in 1710 FM 1960 E., HOUSTON, TX 77073 (NAICS 337110). OSHA activity number 342533551.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- J-KRAFT, INC.
- Site address
- 1710 FM 1960 E.
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77073
- Mailing
- 4643 EAST RICHEY ROAD, HUMBLE, TX 77338
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 337110
- Employees
- 45
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Abate by
- Sep 21, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch: On or about August 9, 2017, located in the quality control area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when using a box fan on the floor with the blade guard opening larger than ½ inch.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4500
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.213 C01
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $6,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut: On or about August 9, 2017, located in the shop where employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using an Altendorf WA6 (Mach No. 12-10-80-001) table saw to cut panels without an automatically adjusting guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6500
- — Z (S) $12675
1910.213 D01
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut: On or about August 9, 2017, located in the shop where an employee was exposed to amputation hazards when using an Altendorf WA6 (Mach No. 08-02-80-001) table saw to cut panels without an automatically adjusting guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.213 C03
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Abate by
- Sep 21, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator: On or about August 9, 2017, located in the shop where employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using an Altendorf WA6 (Mach No. 12-10-80-001) table saw to cut panels without an anti-kickback device.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Abate by
- Sep 21, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,243 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: On or about August 9, 2017, located in the panel touch up area where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when using compressed air greater than 30 p.s.i. for cleaning saw dust.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4500
- — Z (S) $7243
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 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: On or about August 9, 2017, located in quality control where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a box fan for cooling without the grounding pin.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4500
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Sep 11, 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 or about August 9, 2017, located in quality control where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a box fan for cooling that had the flexible cable pulled from the strain relief.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): On or about August 9, 2017, located in quality control where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a box fan for cooling that had a missing grounding pin, cuts in the flexible cable and flexible cable pulled from the strain relief.
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). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342533551.
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