TEX STEEL CORPORATION
5301 E. HARRISON, HARLINGEN, TX 78551
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Inspection records
Jul 9, 1997#300187929Jul 9, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#300187929$8,3058 viol.8 violations$8,305 in penalties
Inspection #300187929
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 15, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,550
- Penalties on Record
- $8,305
- Site Address
- 5301 E. Harrison Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 6 | 20 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Sep 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 4 | 20 | $2,450 | $1,470 | Sep 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,400 | $700 | Aug 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 15 | 20 | $2,450 | $1,715 | Aug 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 ID | Serious | 6 | 20 | $2,450 | $1,470 | Aug 24, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 16, 1993#107430811Nov 16, 1993Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#107430811$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107430811
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5301 E. Harrison Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Feb 8, 1993#107432742Feb 8, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107432742$9,88019 viol.19 violations$9,880 in penalties
Inspection #107432742
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,600
- Penalties on Record
- $9,880
- Site Address
- 5301 E. Harrison Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,200 | $480 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,600 | $800 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 K02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 27, 1992#110400074Oct 27, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#110400074$8,26022 viol.22 violations$8,260 in penalties
Inspection #110400074
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1992
- Closed
- May 13, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 210
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,850
- Penalties on Record
- $8,260
- Site Address
- 5301 E. Harrison, Harlingen, TX 78551
- 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 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) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 9 | 0 - 0.0102 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 9 | 0 - 0.0102 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 - 3.1997 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 9 | 0 - 0.266 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 - 0.5073 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 22 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 | 15 | $1,400 | $560 | Feb 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,450 | $980 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 I | Serious | 2 | 6 | $1,750 | $700 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,750 | $700 | Mar 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 150 | $3,500 | $2,275 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 29, 1988#100307016Jul 29, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#100307016$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100307016
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Bldg. 467, Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78551
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1988 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1988#100660927Jun 14, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100660927$2008 viol.8 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #100660927
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- Bldg. 467, Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78551
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $200 | $200 | Sep 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 1, 1988#101602472Feb 1, 1988Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#101602472$21013 viol.13 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #101602472
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 11, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- Bldg. 467, Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78551
- 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 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Mar 17, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 B | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 6, 1984#890699Dec 6, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#890699$1405 viol.5 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #890699
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 7, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 94
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- Bldg 467 Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78551
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $280 | $70 | Jan 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $70 | Jan 21, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 1985 | - | - |
Aug 25, 1982#16301285Aug 25, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#16301285$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16301285
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 113
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Bldg 467 Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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.
Jul 1, 1980#16719205Jul 1, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16719205$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16719205
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1981
- Closed
- Apr 29, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Industrial Air Park, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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.
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12 inspections, 1973 to 1997. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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