JUSTIN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: IRWIN STEEL, LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of IRWIN STEEL, LLC in 15740 HWY. 114, JUSTIN, TX 76247 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 343766770.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- IRWIN STEEL, LLC
- Site address
- 15740 HWY. 114
- City
- JUSTIN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76247
- Mailing
- 15740 SH 114 W,, JUSTIN, TX 76247
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
- 332312
- Employees
- 164
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.25 B01
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,796 · Current $3,478 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 1910.28: On or about January 30, 2019, the employer did not ensure handrails were provided on the Willow Braider in the paint shop, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3477.6
- — Z (S) $5796
1910.178 L01 II
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,819 · Current $4,091 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck: On or about January 30, 2019, and at time prior, the employer did not ensure the operator was trained and certified to operate the forklift/power industrial truck.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4091.4
- — Z (S) $6819
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,796 · Current $3,478 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 (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: On or about January 30, 2019, the employer did not maintain a clear distance 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels in that the electrical panels were not accessible preventing emergency shutdown, electrical repairs and maintenance.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3477.6
- — Z (S) $5796
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: On or about January 30, 2019 and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure unused openings in electrical panel boxes were closed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,819 · Current $4,091 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions: On or about January 30, 2019, the employer did not ensure electrical panel boxes wiring entering the box was protected from abrasions exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4091.4
- — Z (S) $6819
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,819 · Current $4,091 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:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S))(STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S)) On or about January 30, 2019, the employer did not ensure flexible electrical cords were not hard wired into electrical panel boxes as a substitute for permanent wiring requirements exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4091.4
- — Z (S) $6819
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) On or about January 30, 2019, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazards communication program.
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 343766770.
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