VELCON FILTERS INC
2909 EAST GRIMES, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Feb 16, 2000#302103965Feb 16, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302103965$3,46517 viol.17 violations$3,465 in penalties
Inspection #302103965
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,275
- Penalties on Record
- $3,465
- Site Address
- 2909 E. Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 (8 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $405 | May 23, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 IIA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $405 | Apr 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $405 | May 8, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 10, 1997#300186053Mar 10, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300186053$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300186053
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1997
- Closed
- May 2, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2909 E. Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 12, 1994#103581161Apr 12, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103581161$4,2908 viol.8 violations$4,290 in penalties
Inspection #103581161
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 12, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,150
- Penalties on Record
- $4,290
- Site Address
- 2909 E. Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $660 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 I | Serious | 5 | 20 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $660 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $495 | Jun 11, 1994 | - | - |
Jun 24, 1987#100653286Jun 24, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#100653286$016 viol.16 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100653286
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2909 E. Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling16 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) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 | |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.4095 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 - 0.0076 | 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) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.0033 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 5 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 1, 1986#101068765Apr 1, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101068765$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101068765
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 1, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2909 E Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1986 | - | - |
Jan 28, 1983#16298945Jan 28, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16298945$14013 viol.13 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #16298945
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 38
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 2909 East Grimes, Harlingen, TX 78550
- 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 (8 of 13 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 A03 II | Serious | 2 | - | $320 | $140 | Mar 3, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 F02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1983 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1983 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
6 inspections, 1983 to 2000. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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