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Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

El Paso, Texas · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710

7inspections
81citation items
$336,460current penalties
Apr 14, 2025last inspection

Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 1984.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 14, 2025 to follow up on an earlier case, in El Paso, and the case has not closed yet.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 81 citation items: 50 serious, 3 repeat and 28 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $659,460 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $336,460, down 49%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.305, electrical wiring methods (9 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. averages $83,275 over 4 cited inspections in that time.

Dynamic Tool Co., Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.

Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1984 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348178401 OPENED APR 14, 2025Open

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 76 employees at the site · Open

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Repeat$25,487$15,000May 30, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Repeat$25,487$15,000May 30, 2025Final

Inspection 347768962 OPENED SEP 20, 2024Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 76 employees at the site · Closed Oct 7, 2024

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 346749963 OPENED JUN 6, 2023Open

Planned · Complete · Health · 76 employees at the site · Open

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Serious$10,938$87,500Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1b Serious$125,007$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1c Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1d Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1e Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final

Inspection 346702962 OPENED MAY 15, 2023Open

Planned · Complete · Safety · 76 employees at the site · Open

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3) · Eye and face protection
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3d
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3e
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(c) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3f
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$7,813$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3g
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Serious$9,376$6,563Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$7,813$6,563Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$9,376$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$7,813$5,569Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(viii)(d) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$10,938$7,656Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.217(h)(13)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7d
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$10,938$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7e
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7f
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7g
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8a
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$9,376$6,563Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8b
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$9,376$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Repeat$125,007$116,994Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · Walking-working surfaces
Other-than-serious$7,813$5,469Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.145(f)(7) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$10,938$3,000Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$4,687$3,280Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles
Other-than-serious$9,376$3,000Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$7,813$3,000Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$4,687$6,563Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$4,687$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6c
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$9,376$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6d
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6e
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$4,687$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6f
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6g
29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6h
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$9,376$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6i
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(b) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$4,687$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6j
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(d) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6k
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$9,376$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6l
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6m
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$7,813$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6n
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$7,813$0Nov 13, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 6o
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment
Other-than-serious$6,250$0Nov 13, 2023Final

Inspection 342117447 OPENED FEB 21, 2017Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 79 employees at the site · Closed Aug 23, 2017

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Feb 17, 2017: Employee is injured when struck by piece of metal after the

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on February 17, 2017, an employee and a supervisor/owner were setting the apparatus on the press. The stainless steel shaft was pressed down into the aluminum to form the can. The shaft was not going into the aluminum block, the pressure (2,000 psi) was held on the shaft for a few seconds when the shaft shattered. When the stainless steel shaft shattered the employee was struck on the abdomen by a piece of the shaft. The employee had a piece of stainless steel shaft which became lodged in his abdomen. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries
Other-than-serious$3,232$100Jul 10, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$4,310$3,000Jul 10, 2017Final

Inspection 301567251 OPENED MAR 6, 1997Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 93 employees at the site · Closed Apr 23, 1997

1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$875$525Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$525$315Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$875$525Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$875$525Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$525$315Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$875$525Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$525$315Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 8a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$525$315Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 8b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 8c
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 1997Closed

Inspection 1594944 OPENED MAY 22, 1984Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed May 25, 1984

1421 Vanderbilt, El Paso, TX 79935 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2024, the El Paso site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 78 workers: 6.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 119 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Dynamic Tool Co., Inc
El Paso · 2024
78 516.22.7
Dynamic Tool Co
El Paso · 2020
81 505.92.7

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.

May 9, 2024, El Paso: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified · other finger(s) n.e.c.

An employee was working near an impact press. They reached for something and their right index finger was amputated by the press just below the nail.

Feb 17, 2017, El Paso: Hospitalization · puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds · abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders

An employee was pressing a stainless steel shaft into a wheel when the shaft shattered and became lodged in the employee's abdomen.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.39 · Reporting deaths and severe injuries

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)

(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)

(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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