GENERAL WELDING WORKS INC
7100 OLD KATY RD, Houston, TX 77040
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Inspection records
Mar 8, 2004#306567744Mar 8, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306567744$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306567744
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 2004
- Closed
- Apr 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 77
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6800 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77008
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
May 4, 1995#123563298May 4, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#123563298$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #123563298
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1995
- Closed
- May 30, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 6800 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77008
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B01 I | Serious | 6 | 25 | $1,925 | $1,000 | Jun 13, 1995 | - | - |
Apr 17, 1995#100756006Apr 17, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#100756006$3,60010 viol.10 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #100756006
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 165
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 6800 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77008
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 1 | 22 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 30 | $1,200 | $750 | May 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $750 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 1 | 30 | $800 | $500 | Jul 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 IIA | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Other | 4 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 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, 1992#107558306Apr 1, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#107558306$9,27513 viol.13 violations$9,275 in penalties
Inspection #107558306
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 4, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 215
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,550
- Penalties on Record
- $9,275
- Site Address
- 6800 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77008
- 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 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Jun 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Jun 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 210 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jul 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Jul 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,750 | $875 | Jul 15, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jan 23, 1986#100271931Jan 23, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#100271931$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100271931
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 17, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 155
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7100 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- 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 7 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 G01 II | Other | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 4 | 47 | $0 | $0 | May 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 4 | 47 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 12, 1982#16753196Oct 12, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16753196$09 viol.9 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16753196
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 275
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7100 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 5, 1980#16841793Sep 5, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#16841793$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16841793
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 235
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1100 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- 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 10, 1980#16814816Jul 10, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#16814816$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16814816
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 7100 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- 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.
Jun 4, 1980#16814725Jun 4, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16814725$9607 viol.7 violations$960 in penalties
Inspection #16814725
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1980
- Closed
- Jul 14, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $960
- Penalties on Record
- $960
- Site Address
- 7100 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- 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 7 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 A05 | Serious | 2 | - | $300 | $300 | Jun 14, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | - | $240 | $240 | Jun 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 1 | - | $420 | $420 | Jun 14, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1980 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1980 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 5, 1980#16841686May 5, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#16841686$72010 viol.10 violations$720 in penalties
Inspection #16841686
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1980
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1980
- Closed
- May 1, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 235
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $720
- Site Address
- 7100 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Serious | 5 | - | $720 | $720 | Jun 5, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Serious | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1980 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties3 citations, $1,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 3 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | - | Jun 5, 1980 | $500 | - | - |
| 02002 | - | Jun 12, 1980 | $250 | - | - |
Showing the 2 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 3 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete 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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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).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
14 inspections, 1973 to 2004. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: plate work manufacturing reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 17.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source