UNION TANK CAR CO.
8930 A LAWNDALE, Houston, TX 77012
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Inspection records
Apr 3, 2007#310895222Apr 3, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310895222$7505 viol.5 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #310895222
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2007
- Closed
- Oct 18, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Highway 90, Houston, TX 77049
- Industry
- 336510 Railroad Rolling Stock 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 12 | 60 | $1,500 | $750 | Sep 18, 2007 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 IVA | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 02004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 IVB | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I05 II | Other | 1 | 50 | $1,000 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
Apr 3, 2007#310895214Apr 3, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310895214$21,00024 viol.24 violations$21,000 in penalties
Inspection #310895214
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2007
- Contested
- Oct 9, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 9, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $71,500
- Penalties on Record
- $21,000
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Highway 90, Houston, TX 77049
- Industry
- 336510 Railroad Rolling Stock 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Oct 9, 2007. Final orders are recorded through Sep 5, 2008. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Oct 16, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B06 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | Oct 9, 2007 | Sep 5, 2008 |
| 01004B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B07 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 18, 2007 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 1, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Mar 12, 2003#304512486Mar 12, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304512486$10,5009 viol.9 violations$10,500 in penalties
Inspection #304512486
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 2003
- Contested
- Aug 15, 2003
- Final Order
- Mar 19, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 10, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 320
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,500
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, Houston, TX 77049
- Industry
- 336510 Railroad Rolling Stock 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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 II | Serious | 2 | 7 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
| 01006 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 3 | 25 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 26, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
| 01007B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 8 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
| 01008 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jul 28, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
| 01009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
| 01012A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $3,500 | Jul 28, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Mar 19, 2004 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 17, 2001#304504012Jul 17, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304504012$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304504012
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 21, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 205
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, Houston, TX 77049
- 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.
Jul 17, 2001#304503972Jul 17, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304503972$3,2003 viol.3 violations$3,200 in penalties
Inspection #304503972
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 15, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 205
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,200
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, Houston, TX 77049
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Nov 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Oct 19, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $800 | Oct 19, 2001 | - | - |
Mar 24, 1994#123564932Mar 24, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123564932$2,9767 viol.7 violations$2,976 in penalties
Inspection #123564932
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,976
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, Houston, TX 77049
- 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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $975 | $675 | May 2, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $813 | May 2, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $975 | $675 | Apr 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $813 | Apr 18, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 23, 1990#107365298Apr 23, 1990Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#107365298$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107365298
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy 90, Houston, TX 77049
- 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 12, 1982#16288110Jan 12, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#16288110$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16288110
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 1982
- Closed
- Jan 29, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8930 A Lawndale, Houston, TX 77012
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 1982 | - | - |
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About 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.
8 inspections, 1982 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: railroad rolling stock manufacturing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.7%; NAICS 3365 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source