KATY, TX —
OSHA Inspection: TX MOTORS ON KATY FREEWAY INC.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of TX MOTORS ON KATY FREEWAY INC. in 21777 KATY FREEWAY, KATY, TX 77450 (NAICS 441110). OSHA activity number 346472954.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- TX MOTORS ON KATY FREEWAY INC.
- Site address
- 21777 KATY FREEWAY
- City
- KATY
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77450
- Mailing
- 21777 KATY FREEWAY, KATY, TX 77450
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- 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
- 441110
- Employees
- 106
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.107 C06
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where the fluorescent lighting was exposed to combustible residue and not classified as explosion proof. b) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where the flexible cords were exposed to combustible residue and not classified as explosion proof.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $15625
- — Z (S) $15625
1910.107 D02
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where there was no mechanical ventilation installed to remove flammable vapors.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $15625
- — Z (S) $15625
1910.107 F04
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers was not installed near all spraying areas: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where there were no portable fire extinguishers where flammable liquids were being applied.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $15625
- — Z (S) $15625
1910.107 G02
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where bed liner spray material had accumulated deposits of combustible residues in the enclosed tarped area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $15625
- — Z (S) $15625
1910.107 G03
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Approved metal waste cans were not provided where rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material were deposited and the contents of those waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, where the contaminated debris and soiled rags were not disposed of in metal waste cans.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.107 G07
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $11,162 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms: a) In the spray area on January 31, 2023, and times prior to, there were no "No Smoking" signs posted in and around the bed lining application area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $11162
- — Z (S) $11162
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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 346472954.
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