GULF MACHINE SHOP INC.
5419 E BROAD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Inspection records
May 6, 2025#348231564May 6, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348231564$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348231564
Dates
- Opened
- May 6, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 2025
- Closed
- Dec 23, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 74
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5337 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70616
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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.
Aug 10, 2016#341689198Aug 10, 2016Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#341689198$4,4883 viol.3 violations$4,488 in penalties
Inspection #341689198
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Final Order
- Dec 21, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,223
- Penalties on Record
- $4,488
- Site Address
- 5337 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70615
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,741 | $1,496 | Dec 19, 2016 | - | Dec 21, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,741 | $1,496 | Dec 19, 2016 | - | Dec 21, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,741 | $1,496 | Dec 19, 2016 | - | Dec 21, 2016 |
Feb 25, 2016#341279545Feb 25, 2016Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#341279545$2,5201 viol.1 violation$2,520 in penalties
Inspection #341279545
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2016
- Final Order
- May 10, 2016
- Closed
- May 12, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 58
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,520
- Site Address
- 5337 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70616
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $4,200 | $2,520 | Apr 6, 2016 | - | May 10, 2016 |
Feb 12, 2014#339595050Feb 12, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339595050$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339595050
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Final Order
- May 14, 2014
- Closed
- May 16, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 72
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,095
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5337 E. Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $0 | May 9, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 65 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $595 | $0 | - | May 14, 2014 | |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 IV | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
Feb 2, 2011#314768581Feb 2, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314768581$1,2502 viol.2 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #314768581
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,785
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 5337 E. Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70616
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | $1,250 | Mar 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2011 | - | - |
Oct 4, 2006#310245527Oct 4, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310245527$8402 viol.2 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #310245527
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- 5337 E.broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 7 | 1 | $700 | $420 | Nov 8, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $700 | $420 | Nov 8, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 20, 2003#305960940Aug 20, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305960940$8402 viol.2 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #305960940
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- 5337 E.broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $420 | Sep 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $420 | Sep 17, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 18, 1995#110342102Jul 18, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110342102$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110342102
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5337 E.broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- 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.
Jan 6, 1993#102281748Jan 6, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102281748$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102281748
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5337 E.broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- 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.
Oct 5, 1989#101467363Oct 5, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101467363$2,15624 viol.24 violations$2,156 in penalties
Inspection #101467363
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,080
- Penalties on Record
- $2,156
- Site Address
- 5337 E.broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 39 | 0 - 0.25 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $280 | $196 | Feb 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 III | Serious | 1 | 26 | $420 | $294 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 14 | $350 | $245 | Apr 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 3 | 20 | $280 | $196 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
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