FORT STOCKTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: WEST TEXAS BUILDERS, LLC
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of WEST TEXAS BUILDERS, LLC in 205 N. GILLIS W 3RD ST, FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735 (NAICS 236115). OSHA activity number 345487342.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WEST TEXAS BUILDERS, LLC
- Site address
- 205 N. GILLIS W 3RD ST
- City
- FORT STOCKTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79735
- Mailing
- 4060 FAUDREE RD SUITE, 104-A, #272, ODESSA, TX 79765
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 236115
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,340 · Current $1,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: On or about August 10, 2021 an employee engaged in residential construction activities was exposed to a fall hazard while working from heights above 6 feet without fall protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1150
- — Z (S) $2340
1926.503 A01
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,340 · Current $1,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: On or about August 10, 2021, employees engaged in residential construction activities did not retain the understanding or skill in fall protection systems.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1150
- — Z (S) $2340
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,340 · Current $1,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: On or about August 10, 2021, an employee engaged in roofing activities was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6 feet while using a ladder that did not extend at least 3-feet above the roof's landing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1150
- — Z (S) $2340
1926.1053 B04
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $2,340 · Current $1,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):Ladders were used only for the purpose for which they were designed. On or about August 10, 2021 an employee was working off an A-frame ladder that was leaning against roof fascia to access the roof. Employee was exposed to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1150
- — Z (S) $2340
1926.102 A01
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $438 · Current $400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles. On or about August 10, 2021 an employee engaged in roofing activities was exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a nail gun without proper eye protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $400
- — Z (O) $438
1926.100 A
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.100(a): The employer did not ensure employees were protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns. On or about August 10, 2021 an employee engaged in residential construction activities was not wearing a protective helmet and was exposed to struck-by hazards from falling objects overhead.
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 345487342.
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