MERCEDES, TX —
OSHA Inspection: WESTERN LEATHER GOODS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of WESTERN LEATHER GOODS, INC. in 322 INDUSTRIAL DR, MERCEDES, TX 78570 (NAICS 316210). OSHA activity number 345355002.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WESTERN LEATHER GOODS, INC.
- Site address
- 322 INDUSTRIAL DR
- City
- MERCEDES
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78570
- Mailing
- 1740 E EXPWY 83, MERCEDES, TX 78570
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 316210
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 25, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,778 · Current $5,267 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that the employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards: Employees in the warehouse were exposed to being struck-by and/or crushed by pallet racks while working in and around the pallet racks which were not anchored and bolted to the ground.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5266.8
- — Z (S) $8778
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 25, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $10,533 · Current $6,320 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: At the north side of the warehouse, the emergency exit was blocked by pallets.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6319.8
- — Z (S) $10533
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,266 · Current $3,160 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: In the warehouse at the time clock area, electrical equipment was plugged into an outlet expander extension cord which was suspended in the air and then plugged into an outlet. The employer did not ensure electrical equipment was used accordingly.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3159.6
- — Z (S) $5266
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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 345355002.
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