OSHA Inspection: DEL ZOTTO PRODUCTS INC. OF TEXAS

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $5100.00 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):  Box Culvert Area: On or about April 2, 2025, and at times prior thereto, an employee was performing work activities while leaning through a guardrail at a height above 4 feet.

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $8300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(ii)(c): The hook was not brought over the load in such a manner as to prevent swinging.  Box Culvert Area: On or about March 19, 2025, a concrete form was lifted without the hook being centered with the load, causing the load to swing once lifted.

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  On March 19, 2025, an employee suffered an amputation while operating an overhead crane. The amputation was not reported within 24 hours to the local Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Austin Area Office was notified on March 31, 2025.