BALLINGER, TX —
OSHA Inspection: MUELLER SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MUELLER SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. in 1913 HUTCHINS AVENUE, BALLINGER, TX 76821 (NAICS 332311). OSHA activity number 348045352.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MUELLER SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
- Site address
- 1913 HUTCHINS AVENUE
- City
- BALLINGER
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76821
- Mailing
- 1913 HUTCHINS AVENUE ATTN: BILL HUNTER, BALLINGER, TX 76821
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 332311
- Employees
- 237
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section: On or about February 13, 2025, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, energy control procedures developed by the employer did not clearly outline the scope and purpose of the procedure, the detailed techniques and/or steps to isolate each energy source, and/or the requirements to test or enforce the effectiveness of the energy control measures, exposing employees to the hazards of unexpected energization, start-up of machinery and/or equipment, or release of stored energy.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $16550
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation: On or about February 13, 2025 and at times prior thereto and thereafter, in the prefab area, the bandsaw machinist performed maintenance and servicing work without being provided the training of an authorized employee.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $16550
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.252 B02 III
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $14,187 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields: On or about May 8, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the prefab area, welding screens or shields were not utilized while employees performed welding work.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $14187
- — Z (S) $14187
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: On or about February 13, 2025, and at times prior thereto, in the prefab area, Liquid Oxygen tanks were stored next to bay doors used for transporting material in and out of the building without being protected from being struck-by material handling equipment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $16550
- — C (S) $16550
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: On or about February 13, 2025, and at times prior thereto, oxygen cylinders were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or other combustible materials by distance or noncombustible barriers in the follow areas: a) In the compressed gas storage area; b) Prefab work area.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $16550
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 9, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $1,328 · 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 (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: On or about February 13, 2025, and at times prior thereto, electrical disconnect panels in the prefab area were obstructed and were not provided sufficient access/working space around the electrical panels.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (O) $1328
- — Z (O) $1328
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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 348045352.
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