OSHA Inspection: ALAMO TRANSFORMER SUPPLY CO

Issued

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii):Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C),  were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:  On or about April 4, 2025, in the large spray booth area, employees accessed and used Permafil 724C stored in a 55-gallon drum that was not grounded.

Issued

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7945.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about March 31, 2025, in the assembly line area, an employee used a hand-held Makita power operated grinder without the use of a protective face shield.

Issued

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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 April 4, 2025, in the spray paint booth area, employees used corrosive chemicals for painting operations without immediate access to an emergency flushing system.

Issued

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7945.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(a):Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:  On or about March 31, 2025, in the assembly area, employees used a Makita portable grinder with a missing guard.

Issued

2025-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:  On or about April 4, 2025, in the assembly area, employees used and handled chemicals in unmarked containers while refurbishing transformer parts.