3J AUTOMOTIVE INC, DBA ELLIS & SALAZAR
4501 S CONGRESS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78745
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Inspection records
May 5, 1998#300437209May 5, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300437209$10,5003 viol.3 violations$10,500 in penalties
Inspection #300437209
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $56,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,500
- Site Address
- 4501 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Sep 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Sep 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $49,000 | $3,500 | Sep 28, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1994#123540171Feb 23, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123540171$3,30017 viol.17 violations$3,300 in penalties
Inspection #123540171
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 12, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,575
- Penalties on Record
- $3,300
- Site Address
- 4501 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
- 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 (17 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $200 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $300 | Mar 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $400 | Mar 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $700 | $300 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 J04 V | Other | 1 | 4 | $350 | $0 | Mar 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $350 | $100 | Apr 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | 25 | $350 | $100 | Apr 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $350 | $100 | Apr 1, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
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