PORT ALLEN, LA —
OSHA Inspection: NUGENT STEEL AND SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NUGENT STEEL AND SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. in 1800 S. WESTPORT DRIVE, PORT ALLEN, LA 70767 (NAICS 213112). OSHA activity number 348504671.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NUGENT STEEL AND SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
- Site address
- 1800 S. WESTPORT DRIVE
- City
- PORT ALLEN
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70767
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 730, PORT ALLEN, LA 70767
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 213112
- Employees
- 32
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from flying polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe fragments: a) On or about September 15, 2025 the employer used schedule 80 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping to transport compressed air to pneumatically powered equipment and machinery, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard from flying PVC pipe fragments associated with such use of PVC piping in above ground installations located in the shop area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6620
- — Z (S) $6620
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $6,620 · Current $4,634 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded. On or about September 15, 2025. An employee performed tasks in the shop building one and used the circular saw without the point of operation having a guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4634
- — Z (S) $6620
1910.335 B02
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $8,276 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(b)(2):Barricades were not used in conjunction with safety signs where it was necessary to prevent or limit employee access to work areas in which employees were exposed to uninsulated energized conductors or circuit parts: A) On or about September 15, 2025 employees were exposed to active 208v and 408v, energized breaker panels with cover removed in the shop area with no barricades used to limit employee access to work areas with exposure to uninsulated energized conductors or circuit parts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8276
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $930 · Current $930
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: a) on or about September 15, 2025 an oxygen cylinder was not secured from falling objects or being knocked over in the shop area near the Python machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $930
- — Z (O) $930
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $930 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected electric 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 November 8, 2023, employees utilized damaged extension cords in the following location: north side, an employee used a Dewalt Dwe 402 grinder which showed damage to the outer sheathing of the cord.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $930
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 9, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws. On or about September 15, 2025, employees utilized damaged extension cords in the following location: North side, an employee used an extension cord which showed damage to the outer sheathing connected to a floor fan. South side, an employee used an extension cord which showed damage to the outer sheathing connected to a Dewalt DWE-402 grinder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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