SUMNER, TX —
OSHA Inspection: LAMAR TRAILERS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LAMAR TRAILERS, INC. in 7271 FM 38 NORTH, SUMNER, TX 75486 (NAICS 336212). OSHA activity number 346866338.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LAMAR TRAILERS, INC.
- Site address
- 7271 FM 38 NORTH
- City
- SUMNER
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 75486
- Mailing
- 7271 FM 38 NORTH, SUMNER, TX 75486
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 336212
- Employees
- 193
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
13 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) On or about July 27, 2023, employees manufacturing trailers at the plant were exposed to hazards associated with not wearing PPE in that the employer did not assess the multiple processes involved in the workplace to find what PPE is needed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10046
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: (a) On or about July 27, 2023, employees manufacturing trailers at the plant were exposed to hazards associated with not wearing PPE in that the employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.136 A
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $12,055 · Current $8,438 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that protective footwear is used where employees are exposed to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing sole: (a) On or about August 2, 2023, a manager escorting the CSHO during a walk around inspection in the warehouse and fabrication areas of the plant was not wearing protective footwear and was exposed to a struck-by hazard due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing sole.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8437.8
- — Z (S) $12055
1910.178 L01 II
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $14,063 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck: (a) On or about January 10, 2023, employees on the line who have not been trained to operate powered industrial trucks (PITs) must operate PITs to get parts and materials needed to keep production going, exposing employees in the area to a crushed-by hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14063
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $14,063 · Current $8,438 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): (a) This violation occurred on July 27, 2023, where an employee was operating a Caterpillar PIT with a missing seat belt and was exposed to a crushed-by hazard in the event of a tip over.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8437.8
- — Z (S) $14063
1910.179 B05
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $6,028 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of the crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane: (a) This violation occurred on July 27, 2023, where a stationary overhead gantry crane in the finishing department was being operated with two chain hoists attached to it and the rated load of the crane was not plainly marked on each side of the crane exposing employees to a struck-by hazard in the event of failure due to overloading.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6027.6
- — Z (S) $10046
1910.184 C06
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $12,055 · Current $7,233 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads: (a) On or about July 27, 2023, employees were exposed to a crushed-by hazard when it was found that trailers are double stacked and only the bottom trailer is attached to the chain slings leaving the upper trailer not securely attached exposing employees moving them down the line to a crushed-by hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7233
- — Z (S) $12055
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach: Employees working in the manufacturing plant were exposed to a crushed-by hazard when the following chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach: (a) On or about August 2, 2023, a two-legged alloy steel chain sling used to hold the neck of a gooseneck trailer in the air. (b) On or about July 27, 2023, site made alloy steel chain slings used to hang trailers from the overhead trolley system in a two-legged configuration.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10046
1910.184 E03 I
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis: (a) On or about August 2, 2023, employees were exposed to a crushed-by hazard in that alloy steel chain slings used with overhead cranes and an overhead trolley system had not been periodically inspected on a regular basis.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10046
1910.184 E03 II
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination: (a) On or about August 2, 2023, employees were exposed to a crushed-by hazard in that alloy steel chain slings used with overhead cranes and an overhead trolley system had not been periodically inspected in that no documentation of any inspections was provided when requested.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E04
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $14,063 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4): Certificate(s) of proof test were not available for new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings: (a) On or about July 27, 2023, alloy steel chain slings had not been proof tested in that no certification was provided when requested.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14063
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,026 · Current $3,616 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) On or about July 27, 2023, employees were using unregulated compressed air at approximately 100 p.s.i. to clean blasting media and debris off trailers as they exited the media blasting booth and were exposed to a struck-by hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3615.6
- — Z (S) $6026
1910.243 C03
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 6, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $12,055 · Current $7,233 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: (a) On or about August 2, 2023, a Makita 4.5-inch angle grinder was being used without a guard exposing employees using it to a struck-by hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7233
- — Z (S) $12055
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