CORPUS CHRISTI, TX —
OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. in 2209 NORTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408 (NAICS 334512). OSHA activity number 344464151.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
- Site address
- 2209 NORTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE
- City
- CORPUS CHRISTI
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78408
- Mailing
- 2209 NORTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 334512
- Employees
- 21
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,783 · Current $2,800 Reduced
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: At this establishment, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for brazing and connecting fittings of commercial HVAC systems. Compressed gas cylinders were unsecured and exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $5783
1910.253 B02 IV
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 30, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: At this establishment, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for metal pipes brazing and connecting the fittings of commercial HVAC systems. The valve protection caps of compressed gas cylinders were not kept hand-tight in place and exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 30, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least: At this establishment, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for metal pipes brazing and connecting the fittings of commercial HVAC systems. The employer did not ensure that the compressed gas cylinders were separated when not in use. This exposed employees to fire and struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): On or about November 21st, 2019, at this establishment work areas, employees utilized powered industrial trucks to load/unload trucks and handle metal alloy valves, pipe fitting, industrial HVAC equipment, chemicals and other materials without certification of training and evaluation from the employer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 6, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
00400337042010601660
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: At this establishment, employees engaged in metal pipes and pressurize vessels brazing, connecting fittings, repairing and installing of commercial HVAC and cooling systems were exposed to hazardous, flammable chemicals and materials, such as coolants, degreasers, corrosives, sprays coats, solvents, alcohols, degreasers, lubricants and release agents, disinfectants and other cleaning materials. The employer had not implemented and maintain an updated hazard communication program which would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemical containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used on this site. The written program must also contain the following: 1. A list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill; 3. The hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at this site.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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