Since 2014, OSHA inspectors have visited Black Stone Metals in California 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 12, 2016 after a complaint, in Salinas.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 3 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $25,425; today they stand at $5,950, 77% less.
Among repair and personal services employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,200 penalty. Black Stone Metals averages $2,850 across 1 cited inspection.
Inspection 317351773 OPENED JAN 24, 2014Closed
Accident · Partial · Health · 7 employees at the site · Closed Jan 31, 2015
721 Abbott St. Ste. D, Salinas, CA 93901 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 20, 2014: Welder is burned in explosion while working on fuel tank
At approximately 1:11 p.m. on January 20, 2014, Employee #1, a 31-year-old male welding shop worker with Black Stone Metals, was welding an agricultural fuel ta nk in need of repair. Employee #1 started to weld the gas tank when it exploded in his face, causing facial burns. Employee #1 was taken to San Jose Regional Me dical Center, where he was hospitalized for more than 24 hours due to facial bur n injuries. Employee #1 was not a contract worker.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
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| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 A |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $100 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 4184 A |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $200 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 4214 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $200 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 5166 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $200 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $5,400 | $600 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 5420 A02 |
Serious | $10,800 | $1,800 | May 2, 2014 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
