REED TOOL CO
6501 NAVIGATION ST, Houston, TX 77001
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Inspection records
Jun 22, 1995#123574824Jun 22, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123574824$3,9516 viol.6 violations$3,951 in penalties
Inspection #123574824
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,775
- Penalties on Record
- $3,951
- Site Address
- 6501 Navagation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $488 | Aug 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,300 | $1,138 | Aug 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $2,275 | $1,675 | Aug 14, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | $0 | Jul 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $1,300 | $650 | Aug 7, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 6, 1988#106850100Jul 6, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106850100$3606 viol.6 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #106850100
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 18, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77252
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Methoxy-2-propanol | 2 | 3.1736 - 6.0664 | ppm |
| Xylene | 2 | 8.4 - 11.4 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $360 | $360 | Sep 23, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 360 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 9, 1987#101088722Jul 9, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101088722$1,0408 viol.8 violations$1,040 in penalties
Inspection #101088722
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 475
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,040
- Penalties on Record
- $1,040
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011
- 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 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $480 | $480 | Oct 10, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $560 | $560 | Aug 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1987 | - | - |
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.
Aug 6, 1985#2299634Aug 6, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2299634$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2299634
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 730
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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 Sampling14 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) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 - 0.0022 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 - 0.0018 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.0697 - 0.4367 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 - 0.0374 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1985 | - | - |
May 14, 1981#16278434May 14, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#16278434$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16278434
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- May 29, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 0501 Mauieation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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.
Jul 17, 1980#16277907Jul 17, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16277907$1,0005 viol.5 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #16277907
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 1980
- Contested
- Sep 15, 1980
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 6501 Nauigation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Willful | 4 | - | $9,000 | $500 | Sep 26, 1980 | Sep 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1980 | Sep 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B02 | Willful | 3 | - | $9,000 | $500 | Dec 26, 1980 | Sep 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Willful | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1981 | Sep 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Willful | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1980 | Sep 15, 1980 | - |
Mar 21, 1980#16289753Mar 21, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#16289753$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16289753
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 13, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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.
Dec 26, 1979#16283293Dec 26, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#16283293$4001 viol.1 violation$400 in penalties
Inspection #16283293
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 26, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1980
- Contested
- May 15, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 13, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 F01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $400 | Jan 30, 1980 | May 15, 1980 | - |
Oct 2, 1979#16267890Oct 2, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16267890$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16267890
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,235
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77001
- 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.
Jul 27, 1979#16296758Jul 27, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16296758$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16296758
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6501 Navigation, Houston, TX 77017
- 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.
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
21 inspections, 1976 to 1995. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.