Inspection #312922677
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C. at 5712 Harbor Side Drive, Galveston, TX 77554 on Jun 3, 2010. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Dec 8, 2014.
OSHA documented 33 violations (14 serious, 3 willful, 16 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $128,508. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 117 air monitoring samples covering 15 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium, Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co), and 10 more.
This employer has 1 other OSHA inspection on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 312922677
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2014
- Contested
- Dec 8, 2010
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2012
- Total Violations
- 33
- Penalties on Record
- $128,508
- Initial Penalties
- $258,600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
- Address
- 5712 Harbor Side Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
- Industry
- 327992 Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #315724708 | Mar 21, 2013 | Monitoring (D) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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 Dec 8, 2014.
14 serious, 3 willful, 16 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 7 | 0 - 0.0092181 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 9 | 0.13 - 5.0877 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 0.1963 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0.13 - 0.4495 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 9 | 0.071 - 2.369 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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).
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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 II | Serious | $1,500 | $745 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | $1,200 | $596 | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01006 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01007 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 IV | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01008 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | $1,200 | $596 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01010 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 I | Other | $1,200 | $596 | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01012 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01013 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01014 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01015 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01016 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | $1,500 | $745 | Dec 8, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01017 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D04 | Other | $1,200 | $596 | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01021 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01022A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01022B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01023 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | $3,000 | $1,491 | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01024 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 I | Other | $1,500 | $745 | Dec 10, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01025 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01026 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | $1,500 | $745 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01027 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVA | Other | $3,000 | $1,491 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01028 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVB | Other | $1,500 | $745 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01029 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVC | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01030 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 I | Other | $3,000 | $1,491 | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01031 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | $2,100 | $1,044 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01032 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01033 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | $4,200 | $2,087 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 01034 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 | Other | $4,200 | $2,087 | Sep 26, 2014 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 02001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $56,000 | $27,830 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 02002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $56,000 | $27,830 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Willful | $56,000 | $27,830 | Jan 4, 2011 | Dec 8, 2010 | Sep 26, 2012 |
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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