HARLINGEN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: PRISM PLASTICS, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of PRISM PLASTICS, INC. in 2901 NORTH EXPRESSWAY 77, HARLINGEN, TX 78550 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 343621249.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PRISM PLASTICS, INC.
- Site address
- 2901 NORTH EXPRESSWAY 77
- City
- HARLINGEN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78550
- Mailing
- 2901 NORTH EXPRESSWAY 77, HARLINGEN, TX 78550
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 326199
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $11,934 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: At this establishment, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in or -between, amputation and electrical hazards when performing service and/or maintenance. Energy control procedures with all required elements were not established and utilized by the employer for the following types of machines: a. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-65 Ton Electric System); b. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-110 Ton Electric System); c. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-85 Ton Electric System); d. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-180 Ton Electric System); e. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-200 Ton Electric System); f. Yushin Servo Robot (RCII-250 Webliner Sytem); and, g. Yushin Servo Robot (RCII-a-150 Webliner Sytem).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $11934
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- Abate by
- May 1, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed: At this establishment, inspections of the energy control procedures were not conducted at least annually for the following types of machines: a. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-65 Ton Electric System); b. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-110 Ton Electric System); c. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-85 Ton Electric System); d. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-180 Ton Electric System); e. Plastic Mold Injection Press (Toshiba EC IMM-200 Ton Electric System); f. Yushin Servo Robot (RCII-250 Webliner Sytem); and, g. Yushin Servo Robot (RCII-a-150 Webliner Sytem).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- 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: At this establishment, the employer did not train employees on their Lockout/Tag out program and procedures for isolating hazardous energies for all machines and equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,115 · Current $2,525 Reduced
214022602280
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: At this establishment, employees handle and work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals, such as, but not limited to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) without an adequate emergency eye wash station.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2525
- — Z (S) $5115
1904.32 A03
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent. On or about February 5, 2019, and times prior thereto, at this facility, the employer did not certify the OSHA 300A Forms or equivalents for calendar year 2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
00400460108021402260
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: At this establishment, the employer had not developed, and/or maintain a list of hazardous chemicals.
Recent events (2)
- — I (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 343621249.
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