ETHICON INC
US 67 & UERBIST ROAD, San Angelo, TX 76901
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Inspection records
Apr 28, 2020#344734934Apr 28, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344734934$9,8322 viol.2 violations$9,832 in penalties
Inspection #344734934
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 28, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 2020
- Final Order
- Sep 15, 2020
- Closed
- Sep 23, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 582
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,386
- Penalties on Record
- $9,832
- Site Address
- 3348 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905
- Industry
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates two fingertips when glove becomes caught
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 21 | $8,193 | $4,916 | Sep 29, 2020 | - | Sep 15, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 21 | $8,193 | $4,916 | Sep 16, 2020 | - | Sep 15, 2020 |
May 3, 2017#342297868May 3, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342297868$6,5182 viol.2 violations$6,518 in penalties
Inspection #342297868
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 10, 2017
- Final Order
- Aug 30, 2017
- Closed
- Jan 8, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 621
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,864
- Penalties on Record
- $6,518
- Site Address
- 3348 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905
- Industry
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D02 | Other | 1 | 20 | $5,432 | $3,259 | Jan 1, 2018 | - | Aug 30, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Other | 1 | 20 | $5,432 | $3,259 | - | Aug 30, 2017 |
Jun 24, 2004#307948059Jun 24, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307948059$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #307948059
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 2004
- Contested
- Dec 16, 2004
- Final Order
- Feb 7, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 18, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 3348 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905
- Industry
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Nov 30, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Feb 7, 2005 |
| 01001B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Feb 7, 2005 |
Jun 21, 1994#123551715Jun 21, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123551715$3,7526 viol.6 violations$3,752 in penalties
Inspection #123551715
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,540
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,752
- Site Address
- 3348 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.169 Air Receivers OSHA citation code: 19100169 B03 I | Serious | 1 | 30 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 15, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.169 Air Receivers OSHA citation code: 19100169 B03 III | Serious | 3 | 30 | $1,125 | $563 | Aug 26, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $1,125 | $563 | Jul 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 16 | 16 | $1,125 | $563 | Jul 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $563 | Jul 18, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 5, 1993#123542706Oct 5, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123542706$29,77517 viol.17 violations$29,775 in penalties
Inspection #123542706
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 23, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,540
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $54,150
- Penalties on Record
- $29,775
- Site Address
- 3348 Pulliam St, San Angelo, TX 76905
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $4,500 | $1,875 | Mar 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,625 | $1,875 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $4,500 | $1,875 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,625 | $1,875 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 20 | $2,625 | $1,875 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 8, 1983#16211997Feb 8, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#16211997$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16211997
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U S 67 And Verbist Road, San Angelo, TX 76902
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 11, 1978#16199697May 11, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#16199697$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16199697
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,380
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U S 67 & Verbist Road, San Angelo, TX 76901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 4, 1978#16199572Apr 4, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#16199572$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16199572
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1978
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,380
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 67 & Verbist Road, San Angelo, TX 76901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Other | 39 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1978 | - | - |
Sep 14, 1977#16232084Sep 14, 1977Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16232084$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16232084
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 67 & Verbist Road, San Angelo, TX 76901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jun 28, 1977#16209207Jun 28, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16209207$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16209207
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 67 & Uerbist Road, San Angelo, TX 76901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
11 inspections, 1975 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: surgical and medical instrument manufacturing reported 1.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.3%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source