JOSHUA, TX —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN STEEL CARPORTS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AMERICAN STEEL CARPORTS, INC. in 457 N BROADWAY STREET, JOSHUA, TX 76058 (NAICS 423390). OSHA activity number 345923593.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- AMERICAN STEEL CARPORTS, INC.
- Site address
- 457 N BROADWAY STREET
- City
- JOSHUA
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76058
- Mailing
- 457 N BROADWAY STREET, JOSHUA, TX 76058
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
- 423390
- Employees
- 62
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $4,848 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: On or about April 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto at the Metal Forming Area, the employer did not develop or implement written lockout/tagout procedures for each type of equipment or machine located within the manufacturing facility. Employees performing cleaning activities on the equipment such as but not limited to Marion Hat Channel Roll Forming Machine were exposed to electrical shock and amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4847.7
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $4,848 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 April 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto, at the fabrication area, the employer did not ensure appropriate machine guarding were used on equipment exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards. a. Employee(s) operated a Baileigh Industrial band saw with no guard. b. Employee(s) operated a HYD MECH band saw with no guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4847.7
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,594 · Current $3,636 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: On or about April 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto at the fabrication area, the employer did not ensure that an extension cord was used as substitute for fixed wiring to run from an outlet on a support beam to energized a fan; exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3636.1
- — Z (S) $5594
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $1,047 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: On or about April 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto at the Fabrication Area, the employer did not ensure that exit route was kept clear and unobstructed, exposing employees to injuries in the entrapment hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1047
1910.37 B01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $1,047 · Current $681 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit was not adequately lighted such that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route: On or about April 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto at the Fabrication Area, the employer did not ensure that an exit sign was illuminated, exposing employees to entrapment hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $680.55
- — Z (O) $1047
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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 345923593.
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