GULF REDUCTION COMPANY
6030 ESPERSON, HOUSTON, TX 77011
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Inspection records
Mar 9, 2005#308314392Mar 9, 2005Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#308314392$6303 viol.3 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #308314392
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 6, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 72
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 6020 Esperson, Houston, TX 77011
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $315 | Mar 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $315 | Mar 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 72 | $525 | $0 | Mar 22, 2005 | - | - |
Mar 28, 1994#123575730Mar 28, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123575730$3,1357 viol.7 violations$3,135 in penalties
Inspection #123575730
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,675
- Penalties on Record
- $3,135
- Site Address
- 6020 Esperson, Houston, TX 77011
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2019P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.000029 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.0049 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1918P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2019P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.0125 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 1.2039 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.0271 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.1421 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2019P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.0012 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.0027 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 5.1372 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 20 | $825 | $495 | May 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B05 IIIB | Serious | 2 | 20 | $825 | $495 | May 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 20 | $825 | $495 | Jun 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $825 | $495 | Jun 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $825 | $495 | Jun 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 J01 | Other | 1 | 68 | $0 | $330 | Jun 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Serious | 2 | 60 | $550 | $330 | Jun 5, 1994 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1990#107616542Jun 14, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#107616542$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107616542
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6030 Esperson, Houston, TX 77011
- 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.
Mar 28, 1990#106614787Mar 28, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#106614787$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #106614787
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 1990
- Contested
- Jun 8, 1990
- Final Order
- Dec 17, 1990
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 103
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 6030 Esperson, Houston, TX 77011
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 11 | 0 - 0.0325 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 11 | 0 - 0.0041 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 11 | 0 - 0.0074 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 11 | 0 - 0.07 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 11 | 0 - 1.0343 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 11 | 0 - 0.4759 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 11 | 0 - 0.0179 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 11 | 0 - 0.0354 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 11 | 0 - 0.0036 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 11 | 0 - 58.3296 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 6 | 3 | $800 | $800 | Jun 18, 1990 | Jun 8, 1990 | Dec 17, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $700 | $700 | Jun 18, 1990 | Jun 8, 1990 | Dec 17, 1990 |
Mar 2, 1990#107364200Mar 2, 1990Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#107364200$4,14015 viol.15 violations$4,140 in penalties
Inspection #107364200
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 29, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,030
- Penalties on Record
- $4,140
- Site Address
- 6030 Esperson, Houston, TX 77011
- 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 (10 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $225 | Apr 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Serious | 2 | 3 | $630 | $315 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Serious | 6 | 3 | $450 | $225 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 3 | 3 | $630 | $630 | Apr 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M09 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $360 | $180 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $630 | $315 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $360 | $180 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $270 | $135 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $450 | $225 | May 24, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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).
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.
5 inspections, 1990 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) reported 3.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.3%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source