GULF STATES ABRASIVE MFG.
6408 WASHINGTON AVE., HOUSTON, TX 77007
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Inspection records
Mar 11, 1996#122265952Mar 11, 1996Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#122265952$1,9757 viol.7 violations$1,975 in penalties
Inspection #122265952
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 1996
- Closed
- May 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,975
- Penalties on Record
- $1,975
- Site Address
- 6408 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Toluene | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Xylene | 2 | 0.0786 - 0.0819 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $1,225 | $725 | May 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $525 | $525 | May 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,225 | $725 | May 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 2 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1996 | - | - |
Sep 21, 1981#16842130Sep 21, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16842130$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16842130
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1981
- Closed
- Oct 30, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6400 Washington, Houston, TX 77007
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1981 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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2 inspections, 1981 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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