HOUSTON, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: THE FASTENER CONNECTION, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of THE FASTENER CONNECTION, INC. in 7807 BLUFF POINT DRIVE SUITE 180, HOUSTON, TX 77086 (NAICS 332722). OSHA activity number 347708307.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- THE FASTENER CONNECTION, INC.
- Site address
- 7807 BLUFF POINT DRIVE SUITE 180
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77086
- Mailing
- 7807 BLUFF POINT DRIVE SUITE 180, HOUSTON, TX 77086
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332722
- Employees
- 14
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 27, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $4,610
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) On or about August 22, 2024, at the shop employees were utilizing a Malin order picker - forklift which had a non operative horn and back-up alarm while lifting and moving equipment.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $4610
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $4,610
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: On or about August 22, 2024, at the machine shop employees were utilizing two Bridgeport drill presses without adequate machine guarding while drilling holes in eye bolts and hex bolts.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $4610
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,610 · Current $4,610
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about August 22, 2024, at the machine shop employees were utilizing two Bridgeport drill presses where electrical power strips were improperly used and mounted.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $4610
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 27, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687
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 August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not have a hazard communication program while using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $3687
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 27, 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 August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not train employees while using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $0
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 27, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687
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 August 22, 2024, at the facility the employer did not have safety data sheets when using chemicals such as battery fluid, slideway 68 cutting oil, WD 40 and mineral spirits.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $3687
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 347708307.
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