Inspection #312921117
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of THERMAL POLYMER SYSTEMS, LC at 908 S. Velasco, Angleton, TX 77515 on Jan 29, 2010. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jul 17, 2012.
OSHA documented 35 violations (31 serious, 4 willful) with total penalties on record of $113,155. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection. This inspection is linked to 1 accident report in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 18 air monitoring samples covering 7 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Epichlorohydrin, Ethyl Benzene, Isopropyl Alcohol, Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction), and 2 more.
This employer has 1 other OSHA inspection on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 312921117
- Type
- Accident (A)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 17, 2012
- Total Violations
- 35
- Penalties on Record
- $113,155
- Initial Penalties
- $161,650
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Establishment
- Address
- 908 S. Velasco, Angleton, TX 77515
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Other Inspections of This Employer1 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #315722785 | Sep 20, 2011 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection appears immediately below.
Employee is killed in flash fire; another is burned
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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.
Inspection closed Jul 17, 2012.
31 serious, 4 willful.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0 | AAAAA |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1 | 25.293648 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 1 | 147.537165 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 111.5042 - 1569.156 | mg/m³ |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 1 | 323.251721 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 111.5042 - 1569.156 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 10.778 - 280.879 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0.64 - 1.8 | % |
| Xylene | 1 | 525.328021 | ppm |
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).
Violations
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 13, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 C01 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 IIIB2 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 V | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 5, 2010 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 II | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D09 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01015A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D14 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01015B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E06 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 I01 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 J04 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | $750 | $525 | Aug 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01020A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | $750 | $525 | Aug 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01020B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01021 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E02 I | Serious | $750 | $525 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01022 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01023 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 IIIA | Serious | $750 | $525 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01024 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 IIID | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01025 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Serious | $1,050 | $735 | Jul 29, 2010 | - | - |
| 01026 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | $750 | $525 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01027 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B05 IID | Serious | $750 | $525 | Jul 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01028 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 III | Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | Dec 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Willful | $28,000 | $19,600 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 IV | Willful | $28,000 | $19,600 | Aug 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Willful | $28,000 | $19,600 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Willful | $28,000 | $19,600 | Aug 3, 2010 | - | - |
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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