CLINT, TX —
OSHA Inspection: T & R CHEMICALS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of T & R CHEMICALS, INC. in 700 CELUM RD., CLINT, TX 79836 (NAICS 325194). OSHA activity number 346883283.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- T & R CHEMICALS, INC.
- Site address
- 700 CELUM RD.
- City
- CLINT
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79836
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 330, CLINT, TX 79836
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 325194
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $5,358 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer: On or about August 02, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented for those employees involved in mixing and manufacturing chemicals. This conditional exposed employees to health hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5358
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $5,358 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. On or about August 02, 2023, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the facility for immediate emergency use. This exposed employees to health hazards. a) In the loading dock area, the eye wash station is obstructed and the shower is not functional. b) Outside the lab, the shower is not functional.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5358
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,465 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. On or about August 02, 2023, a triple outlet extension cord located in a fixed cabinet was connected to a relocatable power tap that was not in accordance with the listing and labeling of the cords. This conditional exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $4465
1910.303 B07 I
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $2,678 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. On or about August 02, 2023, an electrical panel that powered a transformer located in the loading warehouse had a broken latch and remained opened. This condition exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2678
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,572 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; On or about August 02, 2023, a triple outlet extension cord passing through a cabinet opening was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring in the packaging storage area. This conditional exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3572
1910.1450 E01
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,572 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals. On or about August 02, 2023, the employer did not ensure written Chemical Hygiene Plan was developed and implemented. This condition exposed employees to health hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $3572
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $501 · Current $0 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 August 02, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the provided portable fire extinguisher located outside the loading warehouse was identifiable and readily accessible to employees. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $501
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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 346883283.
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