W.L. FLOWERS MACHINE & WELDING CO. INC.
1285 S. HWY 281, FM 1352, ALICE, TX 78332
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Inspection records
Sep 8, 2022#346206220Sep 8, 2022Final Order RecordedPlanned (H) · Partial scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#346206220$10,9381 viol.1 violation$10,938 in penalties
Inspection #346206220
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Final Order
- Mar 28, 2023
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,938
- Penalties on Record
- $10,938
- Site Address
- 2585 South U.s. Highway 281, Alice, TX 78332
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (1 of 1 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 | $10,938 | $10,938 | - | Mar 28, 2023 |
Apr 3, 2002#303687727Apr 3, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303687727$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303687727
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1285 S. Hwy 281, Fm 1352, Alice, TX 78332
- 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.
Mar 14, 2001#303683122Mar 14, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303683122$5,8509 viol.9 violations$5,850 in penalties
Inspection #303683122
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,850
- Site Address
- 1285 S. Hwy 281, Fm 1352, Alice, TX 78332
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 17 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,000 | $600 | Jun 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Sep 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 7 | 7 | $1,250 | $750 | Sep 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Jun 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Jun 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 E01 IV | Serious | 3 | 1 | $1,250 | $0 | Jun 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A04 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Jun 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 2001 | - | - |
Jan 17, 1995#122226863Jan 17, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122226863$92810 viol.10 violations$928 in penalties
Inspection #122226863
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 17, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $928
- Site Address
- 1285 S. Hwy 281, Fm 1352, Alice, TX 78332
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $525 | $315 | Apr 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 30 | $525 | $263 | Apr 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $350 | Feb 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | - | - |
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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.
4 inspections, 1995 to 2022. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: machine shops reported 2.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.0%; NAICS 33271 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source