TULSA, OK —
OSHA Inspection: NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING COMPANY LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING COMPANY LLC in 1800 W 21ST ST, TULSA, OK 74107 (NAICS 331110). OSHA activity number 347094690.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING COMPANY LLC
- Site address
- 1800 W 21ST ST
- City
- TULSA
- State
- OK
- ZIP
- 74107
- Mailing
- 3100 W. 7TH ST., STE. #500, FORT WORTH, TX 76107
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 331110
- Employees
- 75
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Abate by
- May 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary, whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered. On or about November 3, 2023, near the kettle of molten zinc, an employee did not wear the necessary protective clothing while observing cranes move parts into and out of a dip tank of molten zinc. The employee was exposed to burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9218
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Abate by
- May 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. On or about November 3, 2024, near the kettle of molten zinc, an employee did not wear face protection for molten metal splashes while observing cranes move parts into and out of a dip tank of molten zinc.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 A
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Abate by
- May 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. On or about November 3, 2024, near the kettle of molten zinc, an employee did not wear hand protection for molten metal splashes while observing cranes move parts into and out of a dip tank of molten zinc.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 L03 III
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of a crane. a. On or about November 8, 2023, north side of kettle area, the safety latch was broken from the block hook of an overhead crane and was used by employees to lift parts exposing employees to struck-by hazards. b. On or about November 3, 2023, kettle area, an overhead crane's limit switch cover was identified 9/17/2023 as being damaged and was not replaced until 11/11/2023. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.179 N04 I
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Abate by
- May 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift. a. On or about November 3, 2023, at a kettle of molten zinc, an overhead crane limit switch was not tried out under no load before use at the start of the operator's shift. An employee used the crane to move parts to and from the kettle of molten zinc. This exposed to struck-by hazards. b. On or about November 3, 2023, kettle area, an overhead crane's limit switch cover was identified 9/17/2023 as being damaged and was not replaced until 11/11/2023. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Abate by
- May 29, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $9,678 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. On or about November 8, 2024, and times prior to, at the kettle area, a steel chain sling lacked affixed identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach and was used by employees to lower and lift parts by crane to and from a kettle of molten zinc. This exposed employees to struck by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $9678
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- May 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a). On or about November 8, 2024, and at times prior to, in the kettle area, employees used portable grinders without the top half of the abrasive wheel being enclosed. This exposed employees to struck by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9218
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