HOUSTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSAL ORNAMENTS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of UNIVERSAL ORNAMENTS, INC. in 2305 BENNINGTON ST., HOUSTON, TX 77093 (NAICS 332323). OSHA activity number 345032114.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- UNIVERSAL ORNAMENTS, INC.
- Site address
- 2305 BENNINGTON ST.
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77093
- Mailing
- 2305 BENNINGTON ST., HOUSTON, TX 77093
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 332323
- Employees
- 23
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2021
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $3,901 · Current $1,951 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: On or about November 17, 2020, and at times prior thereto: a. In Building 1, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating an Edwards hydraulic ironworker without guarding. b. In Building 2, where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Birmingham lathe without guarding.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1950.5
- — Z (S) $3901
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2021
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $3,901 · Current $1,951 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): On or about November 17, 2020, at times prior thereto, in Building 2 Shop Area where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when operating milling and drilling machines without point of operation guarding. a. Birmingham Vertical Milling Machine, Model BPV-3949C b. PRM Milling and Drilling Machine, Model RL80RF311 c. PRM Vertical Milling Machine, PR70950 d. Birmingham Vertical Milling Machine, Model BPV-3949C
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1950.5
- — Z (S) $3901
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2021
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $2,731 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On or about November 17, 2020, in Building 1 in the center area where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when performing work around an energized 230 VDC electrical cord with a broken housing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2730.5
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.304 F01 IV
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2021
- Abate by
- Mar 8, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,340 · Current $1,170 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: On or about November 17, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the Building 2 Shop Area where employees were exposed to trip hazards when accessing electrical panels that were not readily accessible.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1170
- — Z (S) $2340
1910.178 L01 II
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2021
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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 powered industrial truck On or about November 17, 2020, at times prior thereto, employees were allowed to operate forklifts prior to having completed training consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.
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 345032114.
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