OSHA Inspection: COX INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) On or about, March 28, 2025, in the shipping/receiving area; employees accessed the overhead storage rack which was greater than 4-feet above the ground level below, without the use of a guardrail system or personal fall arrest system.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; where employee(s) perform servicing and maintenance on equipment without the use of a hazardous energy control program.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, throughout the workplace;  where employee(s) operated powered industrial trucks without having first completed training consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(1):Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; where employee(s) operated abrasive wheel grinders without the use of a guard.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(e)(1)(i):  A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; a program for periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(e)(1)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism, and single-stroke mechanism:  a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press shop; the clutch/brake mechanism, and single-stroke mechanisms of mechanical power press(es) were not tested at least weekly.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $1,727 Reduced

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:  (a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding department; where employee(s) did welding and where oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,727 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.254(d)(9)(iii):  Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; where employees were welding with welding cables that were in need of repair.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,727 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:  (a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; where electrical equipment was being used by employee(s) that was not in accordance with the manufacturing instructions.  (b) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the galvanized area; where electrical equipment was being used by employee(s) that was not in accordance with the manufacturing instructions.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,727 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:   a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; where electrical panels were blocked and did not allow sufficient space for employees to have access to in case of an emergency or maintenance.  b) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; where electrical panels were blocked and did not allow sufficient space for employees to have access to in case of an emergency or maintenance.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,727 Reduced

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:  a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; where electrical closets and electrical feeder services were not legibly marked. b)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; where electrical closets and electrical feeder services were not legibly marked. c)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the galvanizing area; where electrical closets and electrical feeder services were not legibly marked.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $1,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; 10 gauge extension cords were being used by employee(s) as permanent wiring to operate equipment.  b)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; 10 gauge extension cords were being used by employee(s) as permanent wiring to operate equipment.  c)  On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the galvanized area; 10 gauge extension cords were being used by employee(s) as permanent wiring to operate equipment.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Oct 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(ii):  Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the welding area; flexible cords were being used that had splice or taps. b) On or about March 28, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the press area; flexible cords were being used that had splice or taps.