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OSHA Inspection: BISN OIL TOOLS, LLC

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of BISN OIL TOOLS, LLC in 4514 BRITTMOORE RD., HOUSTON, TX 77041 (NAICS 213112). OSHA activity number 347918385.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BISN OIL TOOLS, LLC
Site address
4514 BRITTMOORE RD.
City
HOUSTON
State
TX
ZIP
77041
Mailing
4514 BRITTMOORE RD., HOUSTON, TX 77041

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
213112
Employees
51
Ownership type
A

Citations

11 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

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 fire hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fire hazard.   On or about November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto, at conex chemical storage units 1, 2, and 3, incompatible chemicals including oxidizers, flammables, and combustibles such as, but not limited to, thermite, aluminum powder, and barium nitrate were stored together creating a fire hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $11585
  • — Z (S) $11585

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 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  hazards that were  causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards.    On or about November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto, at the facility in the testing area,   a) Employees working within the blast area while conducting an above ground high pressure test were exposed to hazards of being struck by debris.  b) Employees using a heater tool where water contamination occurred inside the heater tool during a high pressure test were exposed to hazards of being struck by debris when the heater tool ruptured.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11585

1910.134 D01 III

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $8276.00 · Current $8276.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii):The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:   On or about November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto,  in the chemical measuring and manufacturing area,  the employer failed to evaluate and/or make a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the containment's chemical state and physical form for employees mixing chemicals such as but not limited to Aluminum powder ( AMS-1),  Thermite,  Iron Oxide (Red/Black) and Sodium Silicate.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $8276
  • — Z (S) $8276

1910.151 C

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $9931.00

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 November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto, in the mixing area, an eyewash station was not readily accessible for employee handling and working with corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Sodium Silicate.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $9931
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.303 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto, in the mixing area ,  where a Lincoln Electric Mobilflex 200-M welding extractor used in a manner in which it was not listed and labeled when employees were using it to extract AMS 1 ( aluminum combustible dust).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11585

1910.307 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.307(b): Documentation for areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 was not available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location:  On or about November 26, 2024,  the employer did not document areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations in the Thermite Manufacturing Areas.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11585

1910.307 C01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.307(c)(1):Electrical equipment and associated wiring was not approved as intrinsically safe, and was permitted in a hazardous location for which it was not approved.  On or about November 26, 2024,  the employer used electrical equipment which was not approved as intrinsically safe in Conex Chemical Storage Units 1, 2, and 3.   a. LG  Air Conditioner located in Conex Chemical Storage Units 1, 2, and  3,  b.  Over head florescent lights located in Conex Chemical Storage Units 1, 2, and 3
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 G01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  On or about November 26, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mixing area, employees were working with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to ETC-1, Thermite Crumble Mix 1, Thermite Crumble Mix 2, Thermite Crumble Mix 3, Thermite Crumble Mix 4 and Thermite Crumble Mix 5 without the company developing the safety data sheet (SDS).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $11585
  • — Z (S) $11585

1910.1200 F06 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  On or about November 26, 2024, and times prior thereto, in the mixing area, employees were working with several hazardous chemicals  such as  but not limited to ETC-1, Thermite Crumble Mix 1, Thermite Crumble Mix 2, Thermite Crumble Mix 3, Thermite Crumble Mix 4 and Thermite Crumble Mix 5 without any form of label or markings as to the chemicals identity or hazard warnings.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.1200 G02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(2): The chemical manufacturer or importer preparing the safety data sheet did not ensure that it was in English and did not include the required headings and information in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(xi)                                                                                                                                                                                       In the alternative  29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(5): The chemical manufacturer, importer or employer preparing the safety data sheet did not ensure that the information provided accurately reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard classification.   On or about November 26, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mixing area, employees were working with a hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to,  ETC-1,  with a safety data sheet (SDS) with inaccuracies and missing critical information.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11585

1910.305 G02 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about December 5, 2025, and times prior thereto,  in the Thermite mixing area,  employees were operating a Hobart Standing Mixer with an electrical cord without strain relief being provided.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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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 347918385.