OSHA Inspection: HUGHES TRIM LLC

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $6621.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards because forklift operators had not completed the required training program.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $5296.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to the damaged electrical cord on an industrial fan. The cord exhibited visible damage to its outer jacket and insulation, and had not been subjected to the required pre?shift visual inspection

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, employees were exposed to a fire and electrical hazard because the cord for an industrial fan had visible damage and the fan was not removed from service.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $5296.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, the employer did not provide employees handling chemical products, such as wood stains, with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i):Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) On or about August 25, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, the employer did not provide employees who were permitted to use half-face respirators voluntarily with the information contained in Appendix D - Information for Employees Using Respirators When not Required Under Standard.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) On or about August 25, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who were permitted to use half-face respirators voluntarily.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, employees were exposed to smoke, fire, and entrapment hazards because a portable fire extinguisher was not properly identified, making it difficult to locate in an emergency.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:(a)   a) On or about August 15, 2025, at the warehouse located at 4450 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619, employees were exposed to smoke, fire, and entrapment hazards because a portable fire extinguisher had not received an up-to-date annual maintenance check.