POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATION
93 41 BAY THORNE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77041
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Inspection records
Oct 17, 2019#344384508Oct 17, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344384508$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344384508
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2019
- Closed
- Dec 23, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9333 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
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.
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 is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated in bag machine
Mar 27, 2018#343049292Mar 27, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343049292$12,9341 viol.1 violation$12,934 in penalties
Inspection #343049292
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 2018
- Final Order
- Sep 5, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 375
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,934
- Penalties on Record
- $12,934
- Site Address
- 9341 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
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.
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 is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates fingers in lamination machine rollers
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 A01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $12,934 | $12,934 | Sep 12, 2018 | - | Sep 5, 2018 |
Mar 26, 2014#339648651Mar 26, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339648651$5,5004 viol.4 violations$5,500 in penalties
Inspection #339648651
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 2014
- Final Order
- May 20, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 325
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,500
- Site Address
- 9341 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- Industry
- 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 4 | 16 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Jun 23, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 IV | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | - | May 20, 2014 | |
| 02002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 14 | 30 | $4,000 | $1,500 | - | May 20, 2014 | |
| 02002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Other | 2 | 6 | $4,000 | $0 | - | May 20, 2014 |
Mar 12, 2014#339631004Mar 12, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339631004$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #339631004
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 2014
- Final Order
- May 20, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 325
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 9341 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- Industry
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A02 | Other | 7 | 15 | $4,000 | $1,000 | May 16, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Other | 7 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 16, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
Dec 10, 1991#100753144Dec 10, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#100753144$42,00020 viol.20 violations$42,000 in penalties
Inspection #100753144
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,000
- Penalties on Record
- $42,000
- Site Address
- 9341 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies when mutilated by machine blades
Violations
Violation list (7 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 35 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 21, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 8, 1990#107616963Aug 8, 1990Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#107616963$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #107616963
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 9341 Baythorne Drive, Houston, TX 77041
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $300 | $300 | Sep 20, 1990 | - | - |
Dec 10, 1984#1418995Dec 10, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1418995$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1418995
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 29, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 93 41 Bay Thorne Dr, Houston, TX 77041
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel Carbonyl | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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