OSHA Inspection: TEXAS PRECISION MANUFACTURING INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about May 11, 2022 employees operating a Toyota forklift were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the employer not ensuring that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  On or about May 11, 2022 employees working with various chemicals were exposed to chemical hazards due to the employer not providing a written hazard communication program that included all elements specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h).

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  On or about May 11, 2022 employees working with various chemicals were exposed to chemical hazards due to the employer not compiling a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  On or about May 11, 2022 employees working with various chemicals were exposed to chemical hazards due to the employer not ensuring that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  On or about May 11, 2022 employees working with various chemicals were exposed to chemical hazards due to employer not providing information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $829 · Current $497 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  Located at the Texas Precision Manufacturing Inc. at 610 28th Street Lubbock, TX 79404: On or about May 11, 2022, the employer failed during calendar year 2021, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 05/16/2022.  a). The establishment employed 18) employees and is classified 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing during calendar year 2021.