OSHA Inspection: SOLIZ OPTIMUM TRANSPORTS, INC

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  On or about November 6, 2025, at the yard, employee(s) working in and around tanker trailers were not provided adequate PPE during welding operations.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A): Fire watchers shall be required whenever welding or cutting is performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop, or any of the following combustible conditions exist found in 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A)(1)-(a)(2)(iii)(A)(4):  On or about November 06, 2025, at the yard, worker(s) performed welding on the tanker trailer without having a designated fire watcher in place while working in the presence of an explosive atmosphere.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas before the areas were inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations:   On or about November 6, 2025, at the yard, employee(s) welded and repaired a tanker trailer without first inspecting it, though the tanker had been used in the oil and gas field within the past 24 hours.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C):Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials.  On or about November 6, 2025, at the yard, workers performed welding and repairs on the tanker trailer without testing the atmosphere for the presence of an explosive atmosphere.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(D):Advise all contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions of which they may not be aware.  On or about November 06, 2025, at the yard, workers performed welding on a tanker trailer without being informed about the materials contained within the trailer.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(3)(i):Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which where subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors   On or about November 06, 2025, at the yard, employee (s) performed welding operations on a tanker trailer that had not been thoroughly cleaned to ensure the absence of flammable materials.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(3)(ii): All hollow spaces, cavities, or containers were not vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting, or welding was performed  On or about November 06, 2025, at the yard, workers conducted welding on a tanker trailer that contained residues of produced water without venting the tank to permit the escape of air or gases.

Issued

May 1, 2026

Abate by

Jul 1, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii) are met:   On or about November 6, 2025, at the yard, worker(s) were exposed to produced oil and gas wastewater that has chemicals such has, but not limited to, benzene and hydrogen sulfide. The employer did not ensure a written Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program was developed and implemented at the worksite during welding operations.