HOUSTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: ATOMIC ALLOYS, LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ATOMIC ALLOYS, LLC in 10555 LITTLE YORK RD., HOUSTON, TX 77080 (NAICS 332812). OSHA activity number 347635435.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ATOMIC ALLOYS, LLC
- Site address
- 10555 LITTLE YORK RD.
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77080
- Mailing
- 10555 LITTLE YORK RD., HOUSTON, TX 77041
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
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332812
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
19 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.110 F02 II
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii):Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people: On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop several propane bottles were stored near a bay door after being used on forklifts.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.135 A01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects: On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop employees were utilizing an overhead bridge crane to lift heavy retorque cylinders without utilizing head protection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $2000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: On or about July 23, 2024, at the dip tank work area employees were using corrosive chemicals and an eyewash station was not maintained for immediate use.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $1,000 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 July 23, 2024, next to a chemical locker of the shop where employees were working there was a fire extinguisher that was blocked by a water cooler.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.178 M01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,452 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(1): Trucks shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object. On or about June 27, 2024, at the Viking sandblaster of the shop an employee was struck-by a forklift as he was standing in front unloading metal pieces.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $6452
- — Z (S) $6452
1910.179 E06 II
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(e)(6)(ii):Guard(s) for moving parts were not securely fastened: On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop employees were working with an overhead bridge crane to lift and move heavy parts in which the hoist had open motor compartments.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.179 J01 II
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 20, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section: On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop employees were operating overhead cranes without frequent and periodic inspections conducted.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 C09
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9):Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s). On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop employees were working with overhead bridge cranes and not kept clear of suspended loads.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $2000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level: On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop employees were using a large box fan that had gaps in the front guard and a missing rear guard exposing the fan blades.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $4,610
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: On or about July 23, 2024, behind the industrial oven employees were accessing two electrical breaker boxes that were not labeled to identify each breaker and or switch.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4610
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): 1. On or about July 23, 2024, behind the paint booth there was an electrical breaker box that did not have its cover in place while employees were accessing it. 2. On or about July 23, 2024, at the industrial oven adjacent to the electrical breaker box there was a switch box and electrical box that did not have covers in place while employees were accessing them.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: 1. On or about July 23, 2024, behind the industrial oven employees were utilizing two electrical breaker boxes that had exposed breakers/switches. 2. On or about July 23, 2024, behind the industrial oven next to the electrical breaker boxes there was a transformer that had an exposed opening.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On or about July 23, 2024, at the industrial oven adjacent to electrical breaker boxes of shop employees were working near an electrical box which had a power cord going into it that had its protective sleeve pulled down exposing internal wiring.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment. On or about July 23, 2024, next to the industrial ovens where the power knife switch was blocked by equipment while employees use the three industrial ovens.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): On or about July 23, 2024, at shop the employer did not have a hazard communication program while using chemicals such as but not limited to propane, phosphate, sulfuric acid, zinc powder, tritop solution and Siflex.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: On or about July 23, 2024, at shop the employer did not train employees while using chemicals such as but not limited to propane, phosphate, sulfuric acid, zinc powder, tritop solution and Siflex.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use. On or about July 23, 2024, at shop the employer did not safety data sheets while using chemicals such as but not limited to propane and WD40.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4610
- — Z (S) $4610
1904.4 A
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $922 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. On or about June 27, 2024, at the Viking sandblaster of the shop an employee was struck-by a forklift as he was standing in front unloading metal pieces and the workplace injury was not recorded on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (O) $922
- — Z (O) $922
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $922 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours. On or about July 23, 2024, at the shop the employer did not provide OSHA logs within four business hours.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (O) $922
- — Z (O) $922
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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 347635435.
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