OSHA Inspection: LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $4,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(13)(i): The employer did not ensure that when work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system.  On or about January 9, 2023, and times prior thereto, where employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 12 feet (at the roof eave) due to working in close proximity to unprotected edges of manufactured homes during roofing operations.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $2,272 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  On or about January 9, 2023, and times prior thereto, compressed gas cylinders were not stored securely and handled in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association standards, exposing employees to struck-by hazards in the following instances:  a) In the Production Area Frame Shop on the frame welding side of the workspace, a compressed gas cylinder was in use and unsecured. b) Outside the Production Area Frame Shop in the compressed gas cylinder storage area, one (1) compressed gas cylinder was stored in an uncapped and unsecured state. c) In the Production Area Frame Shop on the frame painting side of the workspace, a compressed gas cylinder was in use and unsecured.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area,  employer modifications and/or additions to powered industrial trucks were not approved by the manufacturer exposing employees to struck-by hazards:  a) In the Frame Shop, an unapproved front end attachment was added to the front forks of a Toyota powered industrial truck.  b) In the Material Storage Area, an unapproved front end attachment was added to the front forks of a Hangcha powered industrial truck.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $3,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area Frame Shop, a Toyota powered industrial truck was operated with an illegible manufacturer's nameplate, exposing employees to roll-over and  struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $3,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused opening in electrical cabinets were not effectively closed to provide substantially equivalent protection to the equipment:  On or about January 9 2023, and at times prior thereto, unused openings in electrical breaker panel were not effectively closed, exposing employees to potential electrical shocks hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $3,304 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 January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the facility's Production Area, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring. Thus, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards in the following areas:  a)  At the Frame Welding Shop: A three (3) outlet extension cord was permanently mounted to a damaged four (4) plug outlet using zip-ties.  b)  On the Production Office wall near the restroom entrances, a 120v extension cord was attached to the wall using a heavy gage staple,  was being used to power lighting for storage space located below the Production Office.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, on the Production Office wall near the restroom entrances, a 120v extension cord was attached to the wall using a heavy gage staple, exposing employees to potential electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about January 9, 2023; and at times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that flexible cord sets (extension cords) were visually inspected for external defects prior to use on any shift exposing the employees ot electric shocks and fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the facility's Production Area Cabinet Shop, electric hand tools with evidence of damage were used, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $85,938 · Current $22,482 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the facility's Production Area, fall protection systems were not in place to protect employees in the following instances:  In the Roofing Area, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to the elevated platform missing top and mid railings.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407320, citation number 1, item number 1, issued on September 27, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on October 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $36,828 · Current $9,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in working areas of the facility, portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so they were readily accessible, exposing employees to fire, burns and smoke inhalations hazards:   a) in the Frame Welding Shop the portable fire extinguisher was blocked by a trashcan and other miscellaneous materials, preventing ready access to fire extinguisher in the case of a fire; b) near the Floor Department bay door the portable fire extinguisher was blocked by a rolling ladder platform, preventing ready access in the case of a fire; c)  between Station 12 and the Production Area exterior wall the portable fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under a workbench; and d) near the Maintenance Shop the portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, its warning/operation label and the cylinder were partially covered in black spray paint and illegible.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407320, citation number 1, item number 2a, issued on September 27, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on October 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $61,391 · Current $16,076 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area, powered industrial trucks were not taken out of service when in need of repair exposing employees to struck-by hazards:     a) In the Production Area Yard, the Ingersoll Rand T708G Tow Tractor was operated in an unsafe condition. The front left tire was missing a large piece of the tread, the horn and lights were inoperable, and the mirror was missing; and    b) In the Frame Shop, a powered industrial truck was operated in an unsafe condition. The horn was inoperable.     The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407320, citation number 1, item number 5, issued on September 27, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on October 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1590828, citation number 1, item number 4, issued on August 12, 2022, and was affirmed as a final order on September 7, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 113 Milledgeville Road, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $36,828 · Current $9,678 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 January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area where electrical equipment was not free of hazards, which exposed employees to potential electrical shock and/or fire hazards:  a) In Frame Shop, Four (4) plug outlet damaged; and b) In Frame Shop,  Shop fan flexible cord with internal wires exposed.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407320, citation number 1, item number 7a, issued on September 27, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on October 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $36,828 · Current $9,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Wall Area, 120/208v circuit breaker panel and 480v electrical disconnects working space were not maintained and used for storage exposing employees to electric shock and fire hazards.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1373675, citation number 1, item number 7, issued on May 30, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on June 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 184 Industrial Boulevard, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $61,391 · Current $16,076 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area; flexible cords and cables were not provided with strain relief, exposing employees to potential electrical shock and/or fire hazards.  The Legacy Housing Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407320, citation number 1, item number 7c, issued on September 27, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on October 17, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.  On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area, emergency exit backup lighting was not operable exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards.