VIDOR, TX —
OSHA Inspection: OPTIMUS STEEL, LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of OPTIMUS STEEL, LLC in 100 OLD HWY 90 WEST, VIDOR, TX 77662 (NAICS 331110). OSHA activity number 347369712.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- OPTIMUS STEEL, LLC
- Site address
- 100 OLD HWY 90 WEST
- City
- VIDOR
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77662
- Mailing
- 100 OLD HWY 90 WEST, VIDOR, TX 77662
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331110
- Employees
- 376
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $11,291 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards: a) On or about January 31, 2024, in the Scrap Yard Area, employees performing connecting activities of railcars were exposed to struck-by hazards from the movement of the railcars.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $11291
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $7,604 · Current $6,083 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling: On or about February 8, 2024, in the scrap yard of the jobsite, employees were using the DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) pump without it being setup and installed according to its listing and labeling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6083
- — Z (S) $7604
1910.305 A02 X
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $7,604 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points: On or about February 8, 2024, in the scrap yard of the jobsite, a 25 foot yellow extension cord was used in the fueling area and exposed to damage while laying on the ground.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $7604
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $7,604 · Current $5,322 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: On or about February 8, 2024, in the scrap yard of the jobsite, a 277 Volt junction box was setup without the cover installed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5322
- — Z (S) $7604
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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 347369712.
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