BRAZOS PIPE & STEEL FABRICATORS INC
3135 E HWY 332, FREEPORT, TX 77541
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Jun 22, 2022#346038748Jun 22, 2022FatalityReferral (C) · Complete scope, HealthFatality#346038748$13,3147 viol.7 violations$13,314 in penalties
Inspection #346038748
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2022
- Final Order
- Nov 2, 2022
- Closed
- Nov 29, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,189
- Penalties on Record
- $13,314
- Site Address
- 3135 Hwy 332 East, Freeport, TX 77541
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies from heart attack
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,698 | $2,219 | - | Nov 2, 2022 | |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 2, 2022 | |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 13 | $3,698 | $2,219 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 2, 2022 |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 2 | 13 | $6,164 | $3,698 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 2, 2022 |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,931 | $2,959 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 2, 2022 |
| 01005A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,698 | $2,219 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 2, 2022 |
| 01005B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 2, 2022 |
Nov 5, 2015#341054484Nov 5, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341054484$1,6071 viol.1 violation$1,607 in penalties
Inspection #341054484
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2015
- Final Order
- Mar 7, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,678
- Penalties on Record
- $1,607
- Site Address
- 3135 Hwy 332 East, Freeport, TX 77541
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,678 | $1,607 | Mar 5, 2016 | - | Mar 7, 2016 |
May 31, 2013#339092777May 31, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339092777$5,0403 viol.3 violations$5,040 in penalties
Inspection #339092777
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 2013
- Final Order
- Jul 11, 2013
- Closed
- Jul 24, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,400
- Penalties on Record
- $5,040
- Site Address
- 3135 Hwy 332 East, Freeport, TX 77541
- Industry
- 331210 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Jun 29, 2013 | - | Jul 11, 2013 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 2013 | - | Jul 11, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Jul 4, 2013 | - | Jul 11, 2013 |
Aug 8, 2012#335661989Aug 8, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#335661989$15,40810 viol.10 violations$15,408 in penalties
Inspection #335661989
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 2012
- Final Order
- Nov 29, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,900
- Penalties on Record
- $15,408
- Site Address
- 3135 Hwy 332 East, Freeport, TX 77541
- Industry
- 331210 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
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 (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Serious | 11 | 20 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 11 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01002C | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 D06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01005A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
| 01005B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 3 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 2012 | - | Nov 29, 2012 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 5, 1996#116260225Aug 5, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116260225$6,87511 viol.11 violations$6,875 in penalties
Inspection #116260225
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $6,875
- Penalties on Record
- $6,875
- Site Address
- 3135 Highway 332 East, Freeport, TX 77541
- 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 (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 73 | $700 | $700 | Oct 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 1 | 73 | $525 | $525 | Oct 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Serious | 2 | 73 | $525 | $525 | Sep 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Serious | 4 | 73 | $700 | $700 | Sep 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 73 | $525 | $525 | Sep 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 73 | $525 | $525 | Sep 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 A01 II | Serious | 4 | 73 | $525 | $525 | Sep 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 A02 VIA | Serious | 10 | 73 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 5, 1985#1609163Mar 5, 1985Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#1609163$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1609163
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 5, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 6, 1985
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
- 3135 E Hwy 332, Freeport, TX 77541
- 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.
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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.
6 inspections, 1985 to 2022. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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