VERNON COLHOUN PACKING CO.
FM RD 323, PALESTINE, TX 75801
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Jun 12, 1996#116315607Jun 12, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116315607$3,80021 viol.21 violations$3,800 in penalties
Inspection #116315607
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1996
- Contested
- Dec 31, 1996
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 360
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,375
- Penalties on Record
- $3,800
- Site Address
- Fm Rd 323, Palestine, TX 75801
- 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 (21 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,875 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 8 | 50 | $5,000 | $1,750 | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 3 | 2 | $1,875 | $656 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01006 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $919 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01007A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 I | Serious | 1 | 250 | $1,500 | $475 | Jan 23, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01008 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $0 | Jan 23, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01011A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $2,625 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01011B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01012B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01012C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 01013 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 1 | 5 | $1,125 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02006 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02009 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02010 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02011 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02012 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02013 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
| 02014 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J04 IVA | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Feb 6, 1998 |
Dec 18, 1991#107554016Dec 18, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107554016$4,40513 viol.13 violations$4,405 in penalties
Inspection #107554016
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1992
- Closed
- May 7, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,900
- Penalties on Record
- $4,405
- Site Address
- Fm Rd 323, Palestine, TX 75801
- 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 (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $825 | $413 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $413 | Jun 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | $688 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $0 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $413 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $825 | $413 | Jun 7, 1992 | - | - |
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2 inspections, 1991 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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